Black mission fig was first introduced to the United States from Spain in 1768 when Franciscan missionaries planted it in San Diego.  Over time it was spread across the California coast and eventually became the main commercial variety planted throughout California through the early 20th century.
 
This is a classic variety that produces a dark skinned fig with a strawberry colored interior. The skin of the fruit often cracks when it is ripe. It is known as a heavy bearer.  Fruits are great for fresh eating and popular for drying. In the right climate it is considered an everbearing variety.
 
This tree boasts two crops a year, early spring and fall. The breba crop is large and the main crop is medium-sized.  When mature this tree can grow to 10-30 feet depending on the length of your growing season among other factors such as light and watering.  The tree is long lived and grows to be quite large. It is sensitive to frost.