LSU Purple (cuttings)

Individual Fig Package 

A prolific producer of medium-small purple skinned figs, with strawberry colored flesh having excellent flavor and sweetness. It has a small eye making it resistant to spoilage and is very adaptable to container culture. Very popular in the southern states, it is also early ripening and can be grown in shorter season climates. Hardy to zone 7.

Figs are easy to root, we have a rooting guide on the "guides and downloads" page.

All cuttings will be cut fresh to order on shipping date. These are cuttings from fruiting age fig trees, and they will need to be rooted.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: LSU Purple Fig is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Figs are hardy to between 0° & 5° F with winter protection
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit
Ripening Time: late July – early August
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests or diseases in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
USDA Zone: 7