Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree – Sweet Red Flesh Figs

Product Description

Name: Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux')
Common Name: Violette de Bordeaux, Little Bordeaux Fig
Growth Zones: USDA 7–10
Mature Size: 6–10 ft tall, 5–8 ft wide
Sunlight: Full sun for best sweetness and productivity
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Watering: Keep soil moderately moist; avoid waterlogging
Temperature Tolerance: Cold-hardy to 10°F with protection
Fruit Size: Small to medium (30–50 g)
Fruit Skin: Purple-black exterior
Fruit Flesh: Bright red, soft, and nearly seedless
Flavor & Texture: Very sweet, tender, and rich with classic berry notes
Fruiting Season: Long season from May to October; fast to mature (≈70–80 days)
Productivity: High-yielding and compact; excellent for containers or small gardens

Top Reasons to Choose Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree

The Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is one of the most flavorful compact figs available, producing deeply colored fruits with vivid red flesh and a rich, sweet taste. Its small, nearly seedless figs are perfect for snacking, baking, drying, or making gourmet jams.

Thanks to its long harvest window, cold hardiness, and naturally compact growth habit, the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree thrives in containers, patios, and small urban gardens. It matures quickly and rewards growers with abundant fruit throughout the season.

Ideal for gardeners seeking reliable production, exceptional flavor, and easy maintenance, the Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree is a standout heirloom variety beloved by fig enthusiasts worldwide.