LSU Purple Fig – Ficus carica 'LSU Purple' Live Rooted Cutting | 4+ Inches Tall | Self-Fertile Fruit Tree | Easy to Grow

Grow your own delicious figs with this live LSU Purple Fig rooted cutting, measuring 4+ inches tall and ready for planting. Developed for outstanding disease resistance and dependable production, LSU Purple produces sweet, rich, dark purple figs that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and drying. This compact, self-fertile variety is well suited for home gardens, patios, and containers, often producing fruit within 1–2 years under proper growing conditions. With multiple fruiting periods in warm climates, this hardy fig tree is an excellent addition to any edible landscape. You will receive a healthy rooted cutting similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live LSU Purple Fig rooted cutting
✔️ Height: approximately 4+ inches
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: LSU Purple Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Rooted cutting
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 8–12 feet (smaller with container growing and pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water consistently during the first growing season. Avoid overwatering, and prune during dormancy to maintain size and encourage healthy branching. While self-fertile, planting a second LSU Purple Fig nearby may increase overall fruit production.