LSU Purple Fig Tree
Common Fig — Ficus carica
LSU Purple Fig is a fig selection grown for soft, sweet fruit with a rich, jammy flavor.
This plant is also called: higo (Spanish), figo (Portuguese), Figuier (French), fico (Italian), Feigenbaum (German), イチジク (Japanese), 무화과나무 (Korean), Инжир (Russian). Names from public plant databases.
| Size / pot | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Gallon | 75.00 USD | In stock |
Stock checked 39 minutes ago.
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Plant facts
- Cultivar
- LSU Purple
- Plant type
- Fruit tree
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Chill hours
- low
- Pollination
- Most common edible fig cultivars grown in the Southeast are parthenocarpic and do not require pollination.
- Mature size
- Typically 10-20 ft; easily maintained smaller.
- Sun exposure
- full sun
- Harvest season
- Early summer to fall in Florida, in several flushes.
Growing results vary with your climate, site, care and weather. The information shown here is general guidance and does not guarantee how a plant will perform once planted at your property. For performance related issues, please reference our care guides.
Figs are excellent fresh, dried, or preserved and often begin bearing at a young age. Give the plant full sun, good drainage, and consistent moisture while fruit is developing.
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Florida hardiness zones
This plant is rated for zones 7 to 10. Zones it suits are outlined in the key.
- 8b (suits this plant)
- 9a (suits this plant)
- 9b (suits this plant)
- 10a (suits this plant)
- 10b (suits this plant)
- 11a
- 11b
Delivery and installation
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