An excellent mission-type Fig and oldie-bit-goodie that originated in France but can now be found growing in gardens all over the world, there's so much good to say about the Violette De Bordeaux Fig it's difficult to know where to start. We'll start with the fruits. Beginning at a very young age, Violette De Bordeaux produces medium sized closed-eye figs having a jet-black exterior and bright pinkish-red sweet flesh on the interior. You know if the French love it, who are very serious about their food, that it's got to be good! When allowed shrivel a little on the tree the fruits take on cherry notes and intense berry flavors. You might also be happy to know that it's a late season producer that will often produce a second crop with quality and abundant quantity rivaling the first crop. One of the most cold hardy figs tree varieties we offer, when growing in the ground it thrives in USDA Zones 6 to 11, which also means its super heat tolerant. It is also excellent for growing in containers, especially in cool-summer climates and can even be grown with good success indoors. Having been adapting to France's climate for over 300 years is a sure indicator that it can be easily and successfully grown in some of the worst fig growing climates in the U.S.. It has high rain, spoilage and split resistance. If you had to choose only one fig variety, this one should be at or near the top of the list, especially for those who garden in dry climates where summers might be cool. Get all the details below