Violette de Bordeaux Fig

Violette de Bordeaux fig tree is an excellent mission-type fig for cooler summer locations. The Violette de Bordeaux figs are small jet-black fruit with dark red flesh. Rich flavor, good fresh or dried . Violette de Bordeaux fig trees often produce a breba crop.  Good for container culture or small spaces due to its naturally small size.  Our most cold hardy fig variety. Also referred to as Negronne Fig. Figs are 2-3 feet in height when shipped.  Please see below for further information on our fig varieties for sale. Considerations Violette de Bordeaux Fig  USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Uses: Fresh Eating, Canning / Preserves Harvest Period: Very Late Low Chill: Yes Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Years to Bear: 1 year Recommended Spacing: 12-18 ft. Mature Size: 12-20 ft.  Prune to control size and height Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.Shape when Shipped: 2 to 3 ft. whip [TABS] Size of tree Our fig trees range in height from 1 to 3 ft. in our field.