Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree - Self-Fertile Live Plant for Containers

About This Plant

Violette de Bordeaux is a self-fertile, deciduous fig tree (Ficus carica) that produces small to medium purple-black fruit with deep strawberry-red pulp and a rich, sweet flavor. The plant has a naturally manageable growth habit, suitable for backyard orchards, patios, and large containers. It is a young live plant that is best grown in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil.

What You Will Receive

1 live Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree. The self-fertile fruiting variety may arrive dormant and leafless during cooler seasons. This plant is container-friendly and suitable for home orchards and patio growing.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Violette de Bordeaux Fig
• Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Violette de Bordeaux’
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub / small tree; young live plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining
• Watering: Moderate; water consistently while establishing and during fruit development
• Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet, depending on pruning and conditions
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 7–9 (winter protection may help near cold edge)
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Plant in a sunny location with excellent drainage. If growing in a container, use a large pot with drainage holes and increase pot size as the tree matures. During dormancy, leaf loss is normal; a leafless figure does not indicate death and growth should resume with favorable temperatures.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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