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Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux'

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Overview

Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux' is a delectable fig known for its compact size, making it ideal for small gardens or containers. This self-pollinating tree reaches up to 10 feet tall with a spread of 6-7 feet. It produces small to medium dark purple fruits with a rich, sweet flavor in late summer to fall. Hardy in USDA zones 6-10, it thrives in full sun with moderate water.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux' is a delectable fig known for its compact size
Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — making it ideal for small gardens or containersViolet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — It produces small to medium dark purple fruits with a rich, sweet flavor in late summerViolet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — This self-pollinating tree reaches up to 10 feet tall with a spread of 6-7 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux' is a delectable fig known for its compact size
Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — making it ideal for small gardens or containers
Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — It produces small to medium dark purple fruits with a rich, sweet flavor in late summer
Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — This self-pollinating tree reaches up to 10 feet tall with a spread of 6-7 feet
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