Fig, Black Spanish

Ficus carica

This gourmet fig has a history of successful production in the Pacific Northwest. Black Spanish Fig produces consistently and can crop twice per year. Fruit are firm and very sweet, with a reddish purple exterior. Use them fresh or in drying, cooking, or to make delicious preserves. This variety will stay much smaller than most, growing to 10′ if unpruned. It is easily grown in a container as well. Needs full sun.

USDA Zone: 7-10

Pollination: Self-fertile.

Time to productivity: About 2 years depending on conditions.

Ripening time: July to August

Size: Can reach 15′ or larger.

SKU: N/A Category: Fig Trees

Description

Ficus carica ‘Black Spanish’

Black Spanish Fig is a gourmet variety with a history of successful production in the Pacific Northwest. It produces consistently and can crop twice per year. The fruit is firm and very sweet with a reddish-purple exterior. It is well suited for fresh eating, drying, cooking, or preserves. This variety stays smaller than most figs, growing to about 10′ if unpruned, and is easily grown in containers. Requires full sun.

USDA Zone: 7

Pollination: Self-fertile.

Time to productivity: 1–2 years from planting.

Ripening time: Summer to early fall.

Size: Grows to 8–10′ tall.

Additional information

Pot size	1 Gal, 3 Gal, 5 Gal, 7 Gal, 10 Gal, 15 Gal, Cutting, set of 5