Violette de Bordeaux Fig – Rich Complex Berry Flavor, Reliable Producer

Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree Discover one of the most flavorful and reliable dark fig varieties with the Violette de Bordeaux — prized for its rich complex berry taste and dense, jammy texture. Grown from cuttings at Red Rock Orchard in the high desert of southern Utah, this variety thrives in challenging conditions similar to your own backyard or orchard.

Fruit Characteristics

• Skin: Deep purple to nearly black with a smooth, slightly glossy finish and thin but protective texture.
• Flesh: Intense deep red to purple, dense and jammy with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth consistency and moderate seed crunch.
• Flavor: Rich complex berry with prominent raspberry and dark fruit notes, balanced sweetness, and a subtle pleasant acidity. One of the standout berry-type figs — excellent for fresh eating, drying, or preserves.
• Size: Medium — typically 1.5–2.5 inches, highly productive with attractive dark color.

Tree & Growth This self-fertile, common-type fig is vigorous, productive, and known for strong yields of both breba (early) and main crops. The tree is compact to medium-sized (8–15 ft with pruning), making it ideal for in-ground planting or large containers. It shows excellent adaptability to warmer, drier climates like the Southwest and performs well in alkaline soils. 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
• High yields with consistent irrigation
• USDA Zones 7–10 (protect in colder winters)

Whether you're expanding your home orchard or seeking a standout berry-flavored fig for fresh eating and preserves, the Violette de Bordeaux delivers exceptional flavor, beautiful dark color, and consistent production. 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.