Violeette De Bordeaux Fig
Best compact fruit tree for urban gardeners and small patio spaces.
The Violeette De Bordeaux Fig is a hardy, self-fruitful tree prized for its small to medium, purple-black fruit featuring a deep red, strawberry-like pulp with a sweet, rich flavor. Ideal for small spaces or container gardening, this deciduous tree reaches a mature height of 10 feet and spread of 6 feet. Its attractive dark green foliage offers ornamental value throughout the season, though it lacks significant fall color. The fruit is excellent fresh or dried and suitable for cooking or preserves. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring average to moist soil conditions, and is highly tolerant of urban environments.
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Who it's for
- Home growers wanting multiple harvests throughout the season
- Gourmet gardeners seeking intense, berry-like sweetness for fresh eating
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or balcony space
Who should skip it
- Residents in humid climates prone to heavy rainfall
- Busy growers unable to monitor for birds and pests
- Gardeners preferring large, easy-to-harvest fruit varieties
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Deep red pulp delivers an exceptionally sweet and rich culinary experience.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for patio or balcony gardening.
Self-Pollination
Self-fruitful variety eliminates the need for a second tree to harvest.
Hardiness Range
Versatile adaptability across USDA zones five through ten ensures broad success.
Maintenance Ease
Occasional pruning is all that is required for healthy fruit production.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your harvest from common garden wildlife.
Features
- Produces very sweet, rich-flavored purple-black fruit
- Self-fruitful variety
- Deer resistant
- Fruits are borne from mid-summer to mid-fall
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Violeette De Bordeaux fig plants delivered by Armstrong Garden Centers. Reviewers frequently note the robust health and size of the trees upon arrival, suggesting excellent nursery care. The primary theme is reliability; customers report rapid establishment and dependable fruit production, often yielding delicious, dark figs even in the first season. This ease of growth and high yield confirm the plant's strong value proposition for home gardeners seeking a premium, productive fig variety.
Know before you buy
No, the Violette De Bordeaux is a self-fruitful variety, meaning it can produce a harvest on its own without needing a second tree for cross-pollination.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for container gardening. Its manageable size and growth habit make it an excellent choice for smaller spaces or decks.
For the best fruit production, place your tree in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, more sunlight generally results in sweeter, more abundant fruit.
Pruning should be performed in late winter while the tree is dormant. This helps maintain its shape and encourages healthy new growth for the coming season.
This variety is considered deer resistant, so it is a good option if you live in an area where deer frequently browse your landscape.
It thrives in average to moist soil. Ensure your planting site or container has good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as the tree prefers consistent moisture without being waterlogged.
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