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Ficus carica 'Violette De Bordeaux' - Violette De Bordeaux Fig

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Ficus carica 'Violette De Bordeaux' is the quintessential choice for garden enthusiasts who crave a blend of aesthetic appeal and succulent flavors. This stunning variant, intimately known as the Violette De Bordeaux Fig, is a compact fruiting marvel hailing from the enchanted vineyards of Bordeaux, France. Against a background of deeply lobed, dark green foliage, it proudly flaunts a medley of violet-black, pear-shaped figs, which boast a sweet taste that gives a delightful twist to your late summer and early fall harvest. Though it's demurely sized for a fruiting tree, it championing heights of 15 to 25 feet, making it an excellent addition to a patio pot or a center-piece in a compact garden. This sun-loving, moderate water-using, and self-fertile beauty yields results that are as impressive in a dessert dish as they are in a small-space landscape. Noteworthy is its cold hardiness, which surpasses many of its fig cousins, revealing a plant with beauty, flavor, and an unyielding spirit.

  • Size: 15 to 25 feet tall
  • Fruit: Violet-black, pear-shaped figs with sweet flavor
  • Foliage: Dark green, deeply lobed leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Cold hardiness: Better than many other fig varieties
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