Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree – Self-Fertile Live Plant | Purple-Black Fruit | Rich Strawberry-Red Pulp | Container & Patio Fruit Tree

Grow richly flavored figs at home with this live Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree. This highly regarded fig variety produces small to medium purple-black fruit with deep strawberry-red pulp and a rich, sweet flavor that is excellent for enjoying fresh or dried.

Violette de Bordeaux is self-fertile, so a second fig tree is not required for fruit production. Established trees can produce a lighter breba crop on older wood followed by a larger main crop later in the growing season, although production depends on climate, pruning, and growing conditions.

Its naturally manageable growth habit makes this fig an excellent choice for backyard orchards, patios, and large containers. Because figs are deciduous, plants shipped during fall or winter may arrive dormant and completely leafless.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree
✔️ Self-fertile fruiting variety
✔️ Purple-black figs with deep red pulp when mature
✔️ Excellent choice for containers and home orchards
✔️ May arrive dormant and leafless during cooler seasons
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Violette de Bordeaux Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Violette de Bordeaux’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub / small tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun, ideally 6–8+ hours daily
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water consistently while establishing and during fruit development, avoiding prolonged waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet, depending on pruning and growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–9; winter protection may be beneficial near the colder end of its range
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your fig in a sunny location with excellent drainage. If growing in a container, choose a large pot with drainage holes and increase container size as the tree matures. During dormancy, leaf loss is completely normal. Avoid assuming a leafless dormant fig is dead; healthy plants should resume growth when temperatures and seasonal conditions become favorable.