Violette de Bordeaux figs are grown organically and produce black fruit with the sweetest taste and richest flavor. They grow to a medium size and thrive in zones 7-10.
Violette De Bordeaux/Negronne Fig Tree is a fig tree that is known for its dark purple figs. It blooms in spring with small, yellow flowers. It grows 15-20 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and is tolerant of cold, but not frost. [Image of Violette De Bordeaux/Negronne Fig Tree]
- It is a popular fig tree that is grown for its delicious fruit.
- It is a good choice for gardens in USDA zones 7b to 10a.
- It should be planted in full sun, in well-drained soil.
- It needs regular watering, especially during the growing season.
- It is susceptible to pests and diseases, so it is important to inspect it regularly.
- It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering.
Here are some tips for growing Violette De Bordeaux/Negronne Fig Tree:
- Plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Water it regularly, especially during the growing season.
- Fertilize it once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune it in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to shape the tree.
- Protect it from pests and diseases with regular applications of insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Violette De Bordeaux/Negronne Fig Tree is a good choice for gardens where space is limited. It can be trained to grow on a trellis or fence, or it can be allowed to spread out on the ground. The figs are typically harvested in late summer or early fall.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-10
| Mature Height: | 6 to 10 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 5 to 6 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux' |
