Masui Dauphine Fig Tree

Masui Dauphine Fig Tree – Large Purple Figs with Peach-Red Flesh and High Yield

Product Description:

• Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Masui Dauphine'
• Common Name: Masui Dauphine Fig, Big Ma Fig, Purple Dauphine
• Family: Moraceae (Mulberry family)
• Growth Zones: 8–10 (needs protection in colder climates)
• Mature Height: 8–10 feet
• Mature Width: 6–8 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant but avoid standing water
• Temperature Tolerance: Minimum -4°C (24°F); not frost hardy

Features:

• Produces large figs up to 200g with stunning purple-brown skin
• Peach-red flesh with a mildly sweet, crisp flavor
• Early fruiting and fast production – fruits on first-year branches
• High yield – up to 2000 kg per acre on mature trees
• Excellent for fresh eating and drying into snacks or preserves

Care Tips:

• Light: Requires full sun for best fruit development
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Ventilation: Good airflow helps prevent fruit splitting
• Common Issues: Sensitive to cold; protect in northern zones
• Pests: Resistant to most pests; monitor during ripening

Notes:

Masui Dauphine Fig, also known as Big Ma, is a high-yield fig cultivar originating from California. With its broad crown and soft-branching growth habit, it is perfect for backyard gardens and small orchards. This variety produces massive purple-brown figs with vibrant peach-red flesh. Spring fruits can weigh 100–150g, and autumn fruits 60–120g. It's ideal for fresh eating or drying, though its flavor is mild and more suited for casual enjoyment than gourmet use. While it is drought-tolerant and productive even in its first years, it requires protection from freezing temperatures. A reliable choice for growers seeking abundant harvests of attractive figs.