VIOLETTE DE BORDEAUX FIG, considered by many to be the quintessential fig, the Violette De Bordeaux Fig sets the standard for what all figs aspire to be. This highly stress-tolerant tree and its sweet, delectable fruit are among the most sought-after fig varieties in the world. Many experts consider this classic fig to be the best. The trees are hardy, low maintenance, resistant to pests and diseases, and highly productive once they’ve become established. They also produce two crops per year, in the spring and fall.
This fig’s skin presents a deep purple-black, and the fig’s fruit is a rich, almost strawberry red. The texture when ripe is soft and absolutely delectable. These figs are a couple of inches long and weigh several ounces.
In terms of flavor, Violette de Bordeaux Figs are sweet and rich, with a pop of sweetness on the tongue that many have described as being almost candylike. They are considered the ideal fig for drying or using in preserves because of their flavor profile, Zones 7-10 offered from Pense Nursery, Inc.