This is just a great all-around fig! One of the finest-tasting figs producing an abundance of small to medium-sized purple-black fruit with an excellent, sweet, rich flavor. Dries well.
A very deep red strawberry pulp. Growing between 6-10' tall. It is said to be cold-hardy, heavy producer, easy to root and grow. Plants will thrive in extremes of heat, humidity, and drought; very good resistance to pests and disease.
Ripens late July early August.
Main Crop GDD: 2,400
Main Crop Ripening Days: 80
Synonyms include:
VdB, Albicougris, Angelique Black, Angelique Noire, Bordeaux, Beers Black, Beer’s Black (DFIC 277), DFIC 63, DFIC-63, DFIC63, Figue de Bordeaux, Figue Poire, Figue Violette, Figuo Aubiquoun, Negronne, Petite, Petite Aubique, Petite Figue Violette, Violette, Vista (DFIC 259)
Cuttings will have a length between 6-10 inches long and contain a minimum of 3 nodes. Thickness will be a minimum of pencil thick. Cuttings will be fully lignified unless otherwise stated.
Fig - Violette de Bourdeaux (Cuttings)
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Green
Fruit Flesh: Purplish-red
USDA Zone Unprotected: 7
