LSU Purple Fig
Description
Grow glossy purple fruit, enjoyed fresh or dried! Fruit is medium-sized with a mild flavor, high sugar content, and white flesh. The pulp is light amber to light red when ripe. Tree is a vigorous, upright grower. Highly productive. Pest- and disease-resistant. Louisiana State University introduction. Grows well in containers! Heat-tolerant. Ripens from July through frost. Self-pollinating.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will issue a one-time merchandise credit to your account equaling 125% of the original product purchase price. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
Fruit Color | Purple |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | July Through Frost |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
Taste | Good Sweet |
Texture | Fleshy Soft |
Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Zone Range | 7 - 10 |
Zone Compatibility
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow fig trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Estimated Delivery Date
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
Stark Bros. has been the only nursery I???ve wanted to get my trees from since I discovered them almost 10 years ago. They also come highly recommended from many of the homesteaders I subscribe to on YouTube. So...I???m ready!
Like everything else in life. We???ll see.
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- brian c on Feb 15, 2020
Hope this helps. Be sure to use a big pot or the tree will get "root bound" fast.
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- CARROLL D on Mar 16, 2016
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2015
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- Sandy on Jul 24, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 28, 2018
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- Sarah D Staff on May 9, 2016
You may want to consider a different fig variety given where you live. Chicago Hardy is a much more cold tolerant fig and is worth considering.
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- REBECCA A on Oct 8, 2016
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2015
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- LeAnn Staff on Apr 18, 2017
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- James C on Feb 15, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2018
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- Peggy D on Jul 14, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2017
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- TiffanyF Staff on Sep 1, 2020
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jul 14, 2020
Read more at Gardening Know How: Why A Fig Tree Is Not Producing Fruit https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htm
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jul 1, 2020
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 8, 2020
You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
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Customer Reviews
I got them planted and both started shooting out growths almost immediately. Both are doing well and one even has 2 small figs on it. Could not be more impressed with Stark Bros!!!
Just saw my catalog arrived and am deciding what else to order.
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