Col de Dame Noir (Vasile) Fig Tree – Elegant Black Fig with Rich Jammy Flavor, Desert-Adapted Starter Plant

Col de Dame Noir (Vasile) Fig Tree

Experience one of the most elegant and highly regarded French fig varieties with the Col de Dame Noir (Vasile). Known for its distinctive long neck and exceptional flavor, this fig is grown from cuttings at Red Rock Orchard in the high desert of southern Utah, thriving in arid conditions like your own backyard or orchard.

Fruit Characteristics

• Skin: Dark purple to nearly black with a smooth, thin finish and characteristic elongated "lady’s collar" neck. Often develops small cracks when fully ripe.
• Flesh: Deep ruby-red to bright red, dense, thick, and jammy with excellent texture and minimal cavity.
• Flavor: Rich and complex — intensely sweet with berry, cherry, and caramelized fig notes, medium sweetness, and subtle savory undertones. One of the finest tasting figs for fresh eating or preserves.
• Size: Medium to large, pear-shaped with a prominent neck.

Tree & Growth This self-fertile, common-type fig is productive with a main crop (late ripening) and has a vigorous yet manageable growth habit (8–15 ft with pruning). It performs well in containers or in-ground and is prized for both fruit quality and ornamental value.

At Red Rock Orchard, we propagate these from healthy, desert-tested stock to ensure strong root systems and resilience. Expect reliable fruiting in 1–2 years with proper care.

Care Highlights

• Full sun
• Well-drained soil; moderately drought-tolerant once established
• Self-fertile – no pollinator needed
• Late ripening — benefits from long, warm seasons
• USDA Zones 7–10

Whether you're seeking a gourmet dessert fig or a beautiful addition to your orchard, the Col de Dame Noir (Vasile) delivers outstanding flavor and elegance. Limited quantities grown from our own cuttings—order now for spring shipping or local pickup in St. George.

All plants are propagated and grown with care at Red Rock Orchard, St. George, Utah.