LSU Purple Fig Tree – Ficus carica Live Starter Plant | Well-Rooted | Ships in Nursery Pot | Edible Fruit Tree | Easy to Grow

Grow your own delicious figs with this live LSU Purple Fig Tree (Ficus carica) starter plant. This healthy, well-rooted young plant is shipped in its nursery pot and is ready to continue growing in a container or garden. LSU Purple is a popular fig variety known for producing sweet, flavorful purple-skinned fruit and thriving in warm climates. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for patios, containers, backyard orchards, and edible landscapes.

Plant size varies by season, and you will receive a healthy starter plant similar in size to those shown in the listing photos. Some yellowing or leaf drop during shipping is normal, and plants purchased during the dormant season may arrive without leaves as part of their natural growth cycle.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live LSU Purple Fig Tree starter plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Shipped in nursery pot
✔️ Ready for transplanting after establishment
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: LSU Purple Fig Tree
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (gradually acclimate young plants)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; water when soil begins to dry once mature
Mature Height: 8–12 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Keep your starter plant in its small container or move it to a 3–4 inch pot after arrival, allowing it to establish for several months before planting into a larger container or the ground. Gradually introduce the plant to full sun, and expect normal leaf drop during shipping or winter dormancy.