'LSU' Purple Fig
The LSU Purple Fig is very reliable producer. Its medium-sized fruits ripen to a reddish-purple with light red flesh. It has three fruiting seasons. The first, a light crop, in early spring. Its second, and main crop, in July. Its last crop is in November and December. It will keep you in Figs almost year round! The LSU Purple Fig is super sweet due to its notably high sugar content. It is excellent for containers and can be moved indoors as a house plant. It is a vigorous and upright grower. It has superior disease resistance. Probably one of the best varieties for the humid south.
Height 20'-25', but you can keep it smaller with pruning.
Minimum temperature: Hardy to 0ºf to 5ºf
USDA zone 7-9. Find your zone here.
Light: Full sun to part sun
Fruit: reddish-purple with light red flesh.
Bearing age: 1-2 years.
Pollination requirements: None. It is self fertile.
Ripens: Spring through December.
The last photo is an example of a #1 (1 gallon) LSU Purple Fig, however, it is not the exact plant that you will receive. Your plant will be approximately 2-3 years old and 2'-4' tall. Figs can be single trunk to multi-trunked trees.
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