Black Madeira Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Black Madeira'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Black Madeira Fig plant details

Black Madeira Fig is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Madeira Fig

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Madeira Fig

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Black Madeira fig is a much sought after, premium fruiting quality fig that was originally identified on the island of Madeira in Portugal. Similar to the famed Italian fig variety ‘Figo Preto’, Black Madeira figs have dark skinned, and dark fleshed fruit with high sugar content and a prominent berry flavor. With a thick, syrupy texture, these figs are best enjoyed at the peak of ripeness. Our plants are cutting grown from material that we’ve imported from Madeira, Portugal ourselves. Very limited supply! Once they’re sold out for the season they will not be available again until spring 2021. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7b and above, or to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.