Violette de Bordeaux Fig

Container Growing

Excellent for container growing due to its naturally smaller size and manageable growth habit. Use a large pot with plenty of drainage holes.

Family

Moraceae

Foliage Look

Dark green, broad, palmately lobed, textured leaves.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are large, deeply lobed (usually 3 to 5 lobes), with a rough, leathery texture and matte green finish.

Fruit Flower Look

Dark purple-black skin, pear-shaped figs with a deep red interior.

Fruit Flower Rules

Fruit is small to medium, tear-drop shaped, dark violet-black skin, red flesh; do not depict fruit on small starter plugs.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the appearance of an upright, multi-stemmed shrub rather than a single-trunk forest tree.

Mature Plant Look

A bushy, well-branched shrub laden with dark purple fruit in late summer.

Mature Stage Morphology

Dense, woody branching structure with large, deeply lobed leaves. Fruit appears along the branches in mid-to-late summer.

Morphology Rules

Ensure leaves have characteristic fig leaf lobe patterns; fruit should only appear on established, mature branch segments.

Plant Faqs

How much sun does a fig tree need? Fig trees require at least 6-8 hours of direct sun daily to produce sweet fruit. Can I grow this fig in a pot? Yes, the Violette de Bordeaux is naturally compact and thrives in large containers. How large does the mature tree get? It typically reaches 6 to 10 feet in height. When do the figs ripen? Fruit usually ripens in late summer or early autumn depending on your local climate.

Root Look

Healthy white fibrous roots extending from the plug.

Soil Look

Rich, dark, well-draining potting medium.

Starter Stage

Young starter plants typically feature a single or lightly branched green stem with vibrant, lobed foliage.

Starter Stage Morphology

Soft green, flexible stems with characteristic palmate-lobed leaves; healthy, compact root system suited for plug trays.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Violette de Bordeaux Fig. This is Violette de Bordeaux Fig, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this flavorful variety become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the productive patio garden you want to create. These figs are famous for their dark purple skin and intensely sweet, deep red flesh, making them a true culinary delight when perfectly ripened. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a final container or sunny garden spot once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Violette de Bordeaux is an exceptional fig variety prized for its sweet, dark purple fruit and manageable, compact growth habit. It is an ideal addition to any home orchard or patio garden, providing both ornamental beauty and delicious harvests.

Youtube Video Title

Growing Violette de Bordeaux Fig: A Compact Culinary Classic