Martinenca Rimada Fig Tree – Beautiful Striped Spanish Fig with Rich Berry Flavor, Desert-Adapted Starter Plant

Martinenca Rimada Fig Tree

A striking and flavorful variety from Mallorca, the Martinenca Rimada is prized for its beautiful variegated skin and rich taste. Grown from cuttings at Red Rock Orchard in the high desert of southern Utah, this fig adapts well to arid conditions.

Fruit Characteristics

• Skin: Green with yellow stripes when young, ripening to deep purple with subtle or fading stripes (rimada means striped).
• Flesh: Deep raspberry-red to burgundy, dense and jammy.
• Flavor: Intense berry and cherry notes with sweet, complex fig character — often described as gourmet-quality.
• Size: Medium to large with good productivity.

Tree & Growth This self-fertile, common-type fig is vigorous and ornamental. It produces a main crop (late season) and performs well in containers or in-ground.

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; drought-tolerant once established
• Self-fertile – no pollinator needed "Common"
• Late ripening with attractive fruit
• USDA Zones 7–10

Ideal for those seeking a beautiful, striped fig with outstanding flavor. 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.