LSU Purple Fig Live Starter Plant – Well Rooted – Ficus carica

LSU Purple Fig (Ficus carica 'LSU Purple') is a productive fig variety valued for its sweet purple fruit, vigorous growth, and adaptability to home gardens. Developed for reliable performance in warm climates, it is well suited for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and container growing.

This deciduous fruit tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and produces flavorful figs during the growing season with proper care.

This listing includes one well-rooted LSU Purple Fig starter plant.

Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Plant Form: Well-Rooted Starter Plant

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One well-rooted LSU Purple Fig starter plant
• Botanical name: Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'
• Produces sweet purple figs
• Suitable for edible landscapes and home orchards
• Can be grown in containers or in the ground
• Deciduous fruit tree
• Prefers full sun
• Grows best in well-drained soil
• Drought tolerant once established
• Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live LSU Purple Fig Plant
• Growing Media
• Nursery Pot (if applicable)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: LSU Purple Fig
Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Purple Fruit
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Well-Drained Soil
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
USDA Zone: 7–10

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one well-rooted LSU Purple Fig starter plant.

2. Can this fig tree be grown in a container?
Yes. LSU Purple Fig performs well in large containers with proper care and regular pruning.

3. What growing conditions does it prefer?
It grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

4. Is LSU Purple Fig easy to grow?
Yes. It is a vigorous, relatively low-maintenance fig variety once established.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for this plant?
LSU Purple Fig is generally hardy in USDA Zones 7–10.