LSU Purple Fig Tree
Recommended with LSU Purple Fig Tree
Cold Hardy 15-20°
Growing Zone 8B - 10B
Pollinator Self Fertile- Product Description
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LSU Purple Fig Tree – The Perfect Blend of Southern Charm and Rich Flavor
Introduce a dose of Southern charm and vibrant flavor to your garden with our LSU Purple Fig Tree. Bred at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center, this variety is known for its medium-sized, deeply flavorful, dark purple fruits.
Our LSU Purple Fig Tree produces a bountiful harvest of medium-sized, dark purple figs that are a picture of a Southern evening sky. Beneath the vibrant exterior, a rich, sweet pulp is revealed. These figs are a joy to enjoy straight from the tree, and their rich flavor also makes them perfect for preserves, baking, or dried for a natural sweet treat.
Anticipate an abundant harvest from mid to late summer, enriching your garden with its sweet, purple bounty. Despite its fruitful yield, the LSU Purple Fig Tree maintains a robust growth habit, making it suitable for medium to large gardens, container growth, or as a stunning addition to your landscape.
The LSU Purple Fig Tree is a resilient variety, displaying resistance to common fig diseases and pests. As a self-fertile tree, there’s no need for a second tree for cross-pollination – a single LSU Purple Fig Tree will ensure a vibrant, plentiful harvest!
Beyond its fruitful yield, this tree sports lush, deeply lobed green leaves that contrast wonderfully with the dark purple figs, offering a visually pleasing tableau throughout the growing season.
Ideal for Fruitscaping™, adding a dash of Southern charm to your garden, or the pure joy of tasting your own figs, our LSU Purple Fig Tree is a remarkable choice. Order today and anticipate the pleasure of sweet, homegrown, dark purple figs, fresh from your garden.
| Cold Hardy | 15-20° |
|---|---|
| Container Plant | Container Friendly |
| Grafted | No, on its own root system |
| Growing Zone | 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B |
| Mature Height | 12-15 FT |
| Mature Width | 8-10 FT |
| Pollinator | Self Fertile |
| Spacing | 8-10 FT |
| Sunlight | Part to Full |
Recommended Fertilizers
Starter Fertilizer: Kickstart with Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus. This potent blend boosts root mass and aids in mitigating transplant shock, ensuring your plants thrive in their new home.
Maintenance Fertilizer: For continued growth and fruit production, we recommend Espoma Organic Tree-tone Fertilizer. Designed specifically for fruit trees, this balanced formula nourishes your plants, promoting vibrant growth and bountiful harvests.
Fruitscaping™ with Fig Trees
Embrace the joy of Fruitscaping™ with our Fig Trees. Among the simplest and most rewarding fruiting plants to grow, figs are an excellent addition to any organic garden. Their inherent disease resistance and few pest issues can be managed easily without the need for harsh chemicals, ensuring a bountiful, eco-friendly harvest.
Our Fig trees exhibit a diverse palette of flavors, textures, and ripening seasons. Some varieties possess thin skins with succulent centers evoking the flavor of rich maple syrup – a delight when savored fresh from the tree. Other varieties offer a naturally sweet texture, perfect for drying or turning into delectable preserves.
With their compact growth habit, fig trees are perfect for integrating into the shrubbery border, adding an attractive contrast with their broad, deeply lobed leaves. Consider pairing these distinctive trees with the elegant pomegranate and the fine-textured blueberry bushes for a stunning visual mix. Complement this arrangement with a lush undergrowth of strawberries, creating a cycle of blooming flowers, ripening fruit, and vibrant fall colors.
The young fig tree’s smooth, flexible trunk lends itself to creative gardening techniques. Train it into an espalier for a living wall, or twist it into a striking specimen tree. If you’re dealing with limited space, lay the trunk flat against the ground, and watch as the vertical shoots transform into a natural, green hedge.
Fig trees are also well-suited to container gardening. The root restriction of a pot often encourages the tree to produce even more prolific crops. So, if you’re an urban gardener or short on garden space, our fig trees will prove a perfect fit.
Embrace the ease and joy of Fruitscaping™ with Fig Trees. Enjoy the journey from planting and care to the sweet reward of your homegrown figs.
Growing Guides
You can find many planting & care guides on our growing guides page.
Shipping Restrictions
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Shipping Information
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
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