Black Jack Potted Fig Tree

Black Jack fig is a naturally smaller fig similar to Mission, with purple skin and sweet pink-to-red flesh. Its manageable habit makes it a useful choice for a large container or a garden where regular pruning will keep the tree within reach.

Product Details

• Plant form: Potted, own-root deciduous fig tree
• Tree habit: Semi-dwarf; can be maintained smaller with pruning and container culture
• USDA zones: Listed for Zones 7–10; winter survival and dieback depend on microclimate and protection
• Harvest: Mainly late summer into fall; exact timing and crop size vary by climate and pruning
• Fruit: Purple-skinned figs with sweet pink-to-red flesh for fresh eating or preserving
• Pollination: Common-type fig; a second tree or fig-wasp pollination is not required
• Site: Full sun and well-drained soil; use a large, free-draining container if pot-grown

See the Figs Growing Guide and potted fruit tree planting guide. Compare varieties in the Fig Trees collection or browse all potted fruit trees.

Seasonal note: This deciduous tree may arrive dormant and leafless. Inspect it promptly and contact Customer Service within three days if it arrives damaged or in poor condition.

Container and canopy management

Black Jack’s smaller habit is useful where a full-size fig would be difficult to manage, but the tree still needs room for healthy roots and fruiting wood. In a container, step up pot size gradually, maintain an open drainage hole, and irrigate the complete root ball rather than wetting only the surface. Prune for a low, accessible framework and thin crossing growth. Harvest when the purple fruit is soft and droops from the stem. Container volume, pruning, summer heat, and watering frequency all influence crop size and timing.