$39.00
Buy Black Mission Fig trees for sale from Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Black Mission Fig, also known as Mission Fig or Franciscana, is a classic dark fig variety known for its rich flavor, beautiful black to deep purple skin, and reddish-pink flesh.
Black Mission Fig produces large, sweet figs that are excellent for fresh eating, drying, fig preserves, baking, desserts, and edible landscapes. The fruit has a rich, honey-sweet flavor and a beautiful dark skin that makes it one of the best-known fig varieties.
Black Mission is a good choice for customers who want a traditional dark fig for fresh eating and homemade preserves. In North Florida and the Florida Panhandle, it should be planted in a warm, protected location with full sun and well-drained soil. Like many figs, it may perform best where it has good air flow, steady moisture during dry weather, and protection from hard winter cold.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Mission’
Also Known As: Black Mission Fig, Mission Fig, Franciscana Fig
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Fruit Type: Black to deep purple fig with reddish-pink flesh
Mature Size: About 10–20 feet tall and wide, but can be kept smaller with pruning
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: Often listed for Zones 7–10, but best with winter protection in colder parts of Zone 7
Chill Hours: Low chill; figs are not as chill-dependent as peaches or nectarines
Harvest Season: Summer to fall, depending on weather and location
Pollination: Self-fruitful / self-pollinating
Best Pollinator Partners: No pollinator is needed. Black Mission Fig can produce fruit by itself.
Best Uses: Fresh eating, drying, fig preserves, baking, desserts, edible landscapes, containers, home orchards, and backyard fruit production
North Florida Note: Black Mission Fig can be grown in warm Southern areas, but it is not considered one of the most cold-hardy figs for the Southeast. In North Florida and the Florida Panhandle, plant it in full sun, choose a warm protected spot, and avoid low areas where cold air settles. Pick ripe figs promptly during rainy or humid periods to help reduce splitting or souring.
Black Mission Fig trees are available for local pickup from Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We serve customers throughout the Florida Panhandle, North Florida, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas.
No shipping at this time. Local pickup only.
Wholesale available for qualified nurseries. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for availability and pricing.
Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
