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Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux'
Fig, Violette de Bordeaux
The Violette de Bordeaux is excellent for fresh eating, as dried and preserves.Considered by many the finest tasting fig.It produces small to medium purple-black fruit with a very sweet taste and rich flavor. The figs have a very deep red strawberry pulp. It has a dwarf habit so it's great for home planting, even in containers. Hardy in zone 7.
- Small to medium purple-black figs
- Rich sweet flavor with strawberry-red pulp
- Considered one of the finest-tasting figs
- Dwarf habit suits containers and small gardens
- Category: Small Fruit
- Hardiness Zone: 7-10
- Height: 72-120 in
- Spread: 48-72 in
- Spacing: 72 in
- Temperature: 35 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux'
Site figs in the warmest, sunniest spot you have with good drainage. Keep young plants watered until established, mulch roots in cold areas, and prune lightly to maintain shape. Container culture works well where winters are harsh.