Fig ‘Violeta de Bordeaux’ – Ficus carica Live Plant | 2–3 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Nursery Pot Purple-Black Fruit | Deep Red Strawberry Pulp | Excellent for Containers

Grow premium-quality figs at home with this 2–3 foot tall Fig ‘Violeta de Bordeaux’, shipped in a 3 gallon nursery pot. This healthy, well-rooted plant is an excellent choice for backyard orchards, patios, and small garden spaces.

This variety produces beautiful purple-black fruit with a deep red, strawberry-colored pulp and a distinctive, sweet, rich flavor. Breba crops are pear-shaped with a thick, tapering neck, while the main crop varies in shape and often has little to no neck. The fruit has a medium eye and is excellent for fresh eating or drying.

Naturally compact and hardy, Violeta de Bordeaux is especially well-suited for container growing and small-space gardens.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Fig ‘Violeta de Bordeaux’ plant
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Violeta de Bordeaux Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Mature Height: 6–10 feet (compact growth habit)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Harvest Season: Breba + main crop
Self-Fruitful: Yes
Container Friendly: Excellent for pots

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit sweetness and color. Prune during dormancy to maintain compact size and encourage strong fruiting wood. Protect roots in colder climates when grown in containers.