Violette de Bordeaux Fig

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The Violette de Bordeaux Fig (Ficus carica ‘Violette de Bordeaux’) is a highly prized dark fig variety known for its exceptionally rich flavor, compact growth habit, and beautiful purple-black fruit. The figs develop deep strawberry-red flesh with a sweet, rich, berry-like flavor and a jammy texture when fully ripe.

Originally associated with France, Violette de Bordeaux is an excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, and container growing. Its naturally smaller growth habit makes it especially useful where space is limited, while still providing excellent-quality fruit.

Violette de Bordeaux is a self-fertile common fig, so only one tree is needed to produce fruit.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Violette de Bordeaux’
• Common Name: Violette de Bordeaux Fig
• Also Known As: Bordeaux Fig, VdB, Negronne
• Mature Size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and wide; size can be controlled with pruning
• Sun: Full sun
• USDA Zones: Approximately Zones 6–10, with winter protection recommended in colder areas
• Chill Hours: Low chill requirement
• Harvest: Late summer through fall, depending on climate and growing conditions
• Fruit: Small to medium-sized purple to nearly black figs
• Flesh: Deep red to strawberry-red
• Flavor: Very sweet, rich, jammy flavor with berry-like notes
• Pollination: Self-fertile; no second fig tree is required
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Water: Water regularly while establishing and provide consistent moisture during fruit development
• Growth Habit: Compact, naturally smaller fig tree
• Container Suitable: Yes; an excellent choice for large containers
• Landscape Uses: Home orchards, edible landscapes, patios, small gardens, containers, and backyard fruit gardens
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, jams, baking, and drying

Why Grow Violette de Bordeaux?

Violette de Bordeaux is especially popular with fig enthusiasts because of its outstanding fruit quality. When allowed to ripen fully on the tree, the dark fruit develops a deeply colored interior and an intense, sweet berry flavor.

Its compact growth habit is another major advantage. Unlike some larger fig varieties, Violette de Bordeaux can be maintained as a smaller tree, making it an excellent choice for homeowners with limited space or gardeners who prefer container-grown fruit trees.

North Florida Growing Note:

Violette de Bordeaux is a good choice for North Florida and the Gulf Coast. Plant it in full sun where it will receive plenty of heat during the growing season.

Good drainage is especially important for figs. Consistent moisture while fruit is developing helps support a healthy crop, but avoid constantly wet soil.

For the richest flavor, allow the figs to ripen completely on the tree. The fruit will become soft and develop its characteristic deep purple-black color as the interior becomes sweet, rich, and jammy.

Contact Advanced Nursery Growers

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

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