Improper watering could affect the rate of growth of this fig. We all know that fig trees are among the most efficient plants when it comes to water use. After rooting three different cutting in three different mediums, it appears to me that they grow better in a self watering container.
The two that were in a self watering container (the large size from Walmart ) produced fruit for me that same first summer from spring cuttings. I was amazed as they were the fastest growing trees for me. The one that was growing in a regular pot hardly grew and struggled.
If these cuttings came from the same source, I'd have to conclude that the way I handled them had something to do with performance.
I had another one from a different source that sat in the shade all summer long and did not grow at all. This year I moved it to the most sunny place in my yard and it is growing like crazy. I'm almost sure that this tree does not mind full sun at all. The hotter the better.
This is my one and a half year old CDD B in ground today: Despite winter damage to the main center shoot, it came back as a shrub this year and appears to be productive again. In my location, this is a Top fig.