I would like to grow a fig tree? I live in the north shore area

Where in the world is the north shore??? To find out if a fig tree (many kinds) will grow find your growing zone....

Check with a LOCAL nursery.... they will tell you if Fig trees will do well in YOUR area.... and the variety or varieties that do best there.

What Zone or State are you in? There are hundreds of "north shore" areas around the world. If in the US, here is how to find your Zone.

http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

I have 3 in my yard in Southern CA. My girlfriend in Asheville, NC has one, hers took 5 - 6 years to fruit.

North Shore Area where? Call you local extension service/master gardeners and ask for what grows best in your area (wherever that is).