Plant Size
A baby plant, that is 3-8 inches tall, will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.

Description
The Violette de Bordeaux is a dwarf fig variety that yields medium fruit with red flesh. The Bordeaux is great for container growing.

• Average mature height: 12-20 feet
• Self-pollinating? Yes
• Soil: Well-drained soil. Will not tolerate excessively wet soil, but needs ample moisture during fruiting.
• Light: Full sun Zones: 7-10a

Growing Method
Our figs are grown by tissue culture from mature cells, which is a superior method that produces healthier plants that can fruit much sooner than if they were grown by seed. None of our figs are grown from seed; the narrow stems indicate that they are grown from this premium tissue culture method and, within months, can grow large and robust.

Questions or Problems?
We have shipped thousands of plants safely to their destinations; however, please send us a picture of your plant(s) within 48 hours of arrival if you have any questions or problems. We can then assess for our Live Delivery Guarantee.

Fig Rust
Figs do best in a mediterranean climate marked by hot, dry summers and low humidity. In humid or rainy areas, figs are subject to fig rust. While rarely fatal to the tree, and only indirectly affecting the fruit, the appearance of fig rust isn't desirable. You can also snip off the affected leaves if you want. Help avoid this problem with the new leaves by keeping the areas under the tree free of leaf debris and keeping the leaves from getting too wet when watering. Copper fungicide sprays (like Bonide and Serenade for organic gardening) can help during the rainy season, too.

Dead Leaves?
A few leaves may die during shipping. No fear! It's still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.