Violet de Bordeaux Fig Tree – Ficus carica Live Starter Plant Plug | 3–4 Inches Tall | Heirloom Sweet Fig Variety | Patio & Garden Friendly

Add an elegant and productive fruit tree to your garden with this Violet de Bordeaux Fig starter plant, approximately 3–4 inches tall and ready to grow. This heirloom fig variety is prized for its deep violet skin and rich ruby-red interior, producing small to medium figs with an intensely sweet, jam-like flavor and subtle berry notes.

The Violet de Bordeaux fig (Ficus carica) is well known for its compact growth habit, making it perfect for patios, small gardens, urban homesteads, and container growing. Despite its manageable size, this variety is highly productive and can thrive in a wide range of climates when planted in well-drained soil and full sun.

Figs from this variety are excellent for fresh eating, drying, jams, desserts, and preserves, making it a rewarding addition to any edible garden. You will receive a healthy starter plug similar in size and condition to the plant shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Violet de Bordeaux Fig starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 3–4 inches
✔️ Healthy rooted starter plug
✔️ Ready to harden off and transplant when weather permits
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Violet de Bordeaux Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Violet de Bordeaux’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plug plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil with organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 10–15 feet (can be kept smaller with pruning or containers)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10 (container growing recommended in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes – excellent for pots and patios

💡 Care Tip: Allow the plant to harden off gradually outdoors before full sun exposure. Harvest figs when they soften and begin to droop slightly on the branch for the best flavor.