Item Number: FT099
Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree
Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree
Enjoy a fig tree in your home garden
Semi-Dwarf potted tree
- Zones: 5-10
- Chill hours: 100
- Harvest: August 10 - November 5
- Looks: Small to medium size purple-black fruit with a very deep red strawberry pulp and a distinctive rich flavor.
- Personality: Brebas are pear-shaped with a thick, tapering neck; main crop figs are variable, often without neck. Medium eye.
- Facts of note: Excellent fresh or dried. A naturally small (semi dwarf) tree. Frost hardy. Good for container culture or small spaces. Mature size is 12-15 feet. Hardy. Similar flavor to Black Mission Fig. Produces twice a year. Protect below 5°F.
- Pollination: Self-fruitful
Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree: A Remarkable Fruit-Bearing Plant
The Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree, also known as the Negronne Fig, is a remarkable fruit-bearing plant prized for its delectable and sweet figs. This versatile and easy-to-maintain tree has gained popularity among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts alike.
Characteristics of the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree
The Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its compact size, making it suitable for both large gardens and small spaces. It typically reaches a height of 5 to 10 feet and features beautiful, deeply lobed, dark green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to its fruit. This fig tree is a prolific producer of small to medium-sized figs that are dark purple to black in color when ripe. These figs boast a rich, sweet flavor and a delightful, jam-like texture.
Cultivation Requirements
One of the key advantages of the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is its adaptability to various climate conditions. This variety is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 5-10, making it suitable for a wide range of regions in the United States. To ensure optimal growth and fruit production, consider the following cultivation requirements:
Sunlight: Violette de Bordeaux Fig Trees thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting in a sunny location will promote healthy growth and fruit development.
Soil: These fig trees prefer well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level. Amending the soil with organic matter can help improve drainage and fertility.
Water: While established fig trees are relatively drought-tolerant, consistent watering is essential during the first few years of growth. Deep watering at regular intervals will help establish a strong root system.
Pruning: Pruning is essential to maintain the shape of the tree and improve air circulation. It is best done during the dormant winter months to encourage new growth in the spring.
Culinary Uses
The Violette de Bordeaux Fig is prized for its exceptional flavor and versatility in the kitchen. These sweet, tender figs can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in a variety of culinary applications. Some popular ways to incorporate Violette de Bordeaux figs into your culinary endeavors include:
Fresh Eating: Enjoy the ripe figs straight from the tree for a sweet and satisfying treat.
Drying: These figs are excellent for drying, which concentrates their natural sweetness. Dried Violette de Bordeaux figs make for a nutritious and delicious snack.
Preserves and Jams: The rich, jam-like texture of these figs makes them perfect for creating homemade preserves, jams, and chutneys.
Baking: Incorporate Violette de Bordeaux figs into a variety of baked goods, such as fig tarts, cakes, and bread.
Health Benefits
Aside from their delightful flavor and culinary uses, Violette de Bordeaux figs also offer several health benefits*. They are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Figs are known to promote digestive health, support bone health, and may aid in regulating blood sugar levels.
In conclusion, the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is a prized addition to any garden or orchard. Its compact size, adaptability to different climates, and exceptional fruit quality make it a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy its sweet figs fresh, dried, or incorporated into various dishes, this fig tree is sure to be a valuable and enjoyable addition to your home garden.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
* Not medical advice; see a physician for details.
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Description
Description
Semi-Dwarf potted tree
- Zones: 5-10
- Chill hours: 100
- Harvest: August 10 - November 5
- Looks: Small to medium size purple-black fruit with a very deep red strawberry pulp and a distinctive rich flavor.
- Personality: Brebas are pear-shaped with a thick, tapering neck; main crop figs are variable, often without neck. Medium eye.
- Facts of note: Excellent fresh or dried. A naturally small (semi dwarf) tree. Frost hardy. Good for container culture or small spaces. Mature size is 12-15 feet. Hardy. Similar flavor to Black Mission Fig. Produces twice a year. Protect below 5°F.
- Pollination: Self-fruitful
Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree: A Remarkable Fruit-Bearing Plant
The Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree, also known as the Negronne Fig, is a remarkable fruit-bearing plant prized for its delectable and sweet figs. This versatile and easy-to-maintain tree has gained popularity among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts alike.
Characteristics of the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree
The Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its compact size, making it suitable for both large gardens and small spaces. It typically reaches a height of 5 to 10 feet and features beautiful, deeply lobed, dark green leaves that provide a lush backdrop to its fruit. This fig tree is a prolific producer of small to medium-sized figs that are dark purple to black in color when ripe. These figs boast a rich, sweet flavor and a delightful, jam-like texture.
Cultivation Requirements
One of the key advantages of the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is its adaptability to various climate conditions. This variety is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 5-10, making it suitable for a wide range of regions in the United States. To ensure optimal growth and fruit production, consider the following cultivation requirements:
Sunlight: Violette de Bordeaux Fig Trees thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting in a sunny location will promote healthy growth and fruit development.
Soil: These fig trees prefer well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level. Amending the soil with organic matter can help improve drainage and fertility.
Water: While established fig trees are relatively drought-tolerant, consistent watering is essential during the first few years of growth. Deep watering at regular intervals will help establish a strong root system.
Pruning: Pruning is essential to maintain the shape of the tree and improve air circulation. It is best done during the dormant winter months to encourage new growth in the spring.
Culinary Uses
The Violette de Bordeaux Fig is prized for its exceptional flavor and versatility in the kitchen. These sweet, tender figs can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in a variety of culinary applications. Some popular ways to incorporate Violette de Bordeaux figs into your culinary endeavors include:
Fresh Eating: Enjoy the ripe figs straight from the tree for a sweet and satisfying treat.
Drying: These figs are excellent for drying, which concentrates their natural sweetness. Dried Violette de Bordeaux figs make for a nutritious and delicious snack.
Preserves and Jams: The rich, jam-like texture of these figs makes them perfect for creating homemade preserves, jams, and chutneys.
Baking: Incorporate Violette de Bordeaux figs into a variety of baked goods, such as fig tarts, cakes, and bread.
Health Benefits
Aside from their delightful flavor and culinary uses, Violette de Bordeaux figs also offer several health benefits*. They are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Figs are known to promote digestive health, support bone health, and may aid in regulating blood sugar levels.
In conclusion, the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is a prized addition to any garden or orchard. Its compact size, adaptability to different climates, and exceptional fruit quality make it a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy its sweet figs fresh, dried, or incorporated into various dishes, this fig tree is sure to be a valuable and enjoyable addition to your home garden.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
* Not medical advice; see a physician for details.
Sub-tropical, drought tolerant fruit tree. Fig trees are possibly the very first domesticated fruit. There is evidence of fig cultivation as early as 4,000 B.C. The sweetest figs develop when the daytime temperature regularly exceeds 95°F. Figs thrive in most soil types, as long as it's well-drained, and they will fruit in a variety of climates. Fig trees need hardly any cold period to produce fruit. Mature fig trees are hardy to 15°F. Will re-grow from roots if winter-killed.
Mature standard trees grow to 25' tall and 40' wide if not pruned, semi-dwarf trees can get 12-15' tall. Figs need warm soil for their roots to start growing. Figs do not like to be planted as bare-roots and are difficult to establish, so we sell these No. 1 size trees (about 1/4"-3/8" caliper) in pots (4" x 4" x 9") to enhance their survival rate. Trees are 1 year old and should begin to fruit in same year you plant them.
See our article How to Plant a Fig Tree for more details.
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Shipping Weight: 5.5 lb
Dimensions: 35.9"L x 3.9"W x 3.9"H
Features
Features
- Container Compatible
- Potted
- Self-fruitful
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
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Planting & Care
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Shipped well, looked good upon arrival. Put the tree in the ground a couple weeks ago. Should be coming out of dormancy soon, I have high hopes.
Plant arrived healthy, on time, and well packaged. It is winter now (zone 6a) so I planted it in a container indoors. After 5-6 weeks, the plant has a few buds now. I wish they have other variety that I can grow outdoors like Chicago Hardy.
Arrived healthy, on time, well packaged. Planted and awaiting future harvests! :)
Been coveting one of these for years, finally got enough space to plant one!
The ground is frozen and buried in a couple of Feet of snow I have high hopes for it this coming growing season
Came beautifully packaged to Z6a. I ordered two. One of them had a random die back within a month or so, but customer service was kind and patient with me, and encouraged me to keep an eye on it before calling it dead. Fast forward to September, both trees I ordered put on a TON figs. I have them in Suncast food-safe 22 inch pots. Would re-purchase from this company in a heartbeat.
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from 9203 reviewsI grow this in old litter boxes for a bunny & Guinea pig rescue- it is a great treat! Grows fast, thick and moist. I also grow it in my catio for my cats
High quality saffron corms that shipped when they said they would. They started sprouting in my cabinet within a week so definitely plant them quickly after receiving.
They looked good when the plants arrived. Waiting for planters to transplant so they'll have more room, but not planting in the garden to avoid the mint from spreading all over. They're still alive....
Beautiful seed garlic
This tree takes a lot of patience, both in years to fully fruit out and in terms of how late in the season the peaches finally ripen, - the end of September here in zone 5b, - but boy are they amazing when they come in! I have two other peach trees, - Redhaven and Reliance, which have wonderful fruit, but these Indian Free White peaches are amazing. The aroma alone is incredible. These also have thicker skins, more "fuzz," which you can rub off, and are a bit on the acidic side, but OH so yummy! I have gotten raves from the farmers who tried them.
Been using this for last couple growing season. Works wonders for the garden.
This hose gets dragged over bark and around raised garden beds, and also over concrete and a weedy hillside to water a couple trees. So far it has performed well and there aren't any leaks or kinks!
I have not had a chance to plant these yet as it’s still a little early. Package came quickly and garlic was beautiful, can’t wait to plant it.
This is a great addition to my veg garden area!
These branch supports work well, are sturdy, and relatively cheap. While you do have to provide your own poles, you can buy wooden or metal ones of your needed length at hardware or home improvement stores. We ordered ten at first and then bought ten more after seeing how the first ones worked.
Of course I wanted a hand made wooden trug, but they are expensive! This plastic one is easy to clean, and the perfect size. I love the drainage holes.
No lightweight nonsense here! These are the one of the industry standards in tree pots and they have become our go to on the tree farm. You will find lightweight look-a-likes out there, but most only serve one time use. These have held up for years and been used multiple times in some cases.
This has become one of my new favorites for all around propagation. From seeds to cuttings we use this mix for our fig trees and have had unbelievable success. The mix is formulated for strong and fast root development. No complaints about it!
These trays are great. Everything is ready to go.
I use them for cuttings and seed starting and haven't been disappointed yet.
I had the frustration of having my dog dig up my citrus trees and figs out of their containers. I was furious. This granular repellent has stopped the dog completely. So now, the dog can stay.