Purple Passion Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Purple Passion'

Plant type

tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

Purple Passion Fig plant details

Purple Passion Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree with green foliage. and brown and purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Purple Passion Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Purple Passion Fig

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple Passion produces large to extra large dark purple pear shaped to flattened fruit with an excellently flavored amber flesh and strawberry pulp. The eye is small making it somewhat resistant to spoiling. Purple Passion was found and introduced by noted planstman Heidi Sheesley of Treesearch Farms in Houston, Texas. Definitely a good choice for Southern regions but is certainly worthy of trial in other areas. Fig trees do best where they get at least 8 hours of direct sun per day. Once well established they are fairly drought tolerant but extended dry periods can cause leaf and fruit drop as well as early dormancy. A deep organic mulch will help to alleviate extremes in moisture levels, reduce nematode issues, as well as to reduce competition from weeds.