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Beer's Black Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'Beer's Black'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Beer's Black Fig plant details

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ficus carica 'Beer's Black' is a dwarf fig tree that tends to grow to just 3 to 5 feet tall making it easy to grow in a container. It's also hardy to zone 6 with added winter protection! Fruit is medium-sized with reddish-pink flesh and a violet exterior similar to 'Violette de Bordeaux'. A self-pollinator. Produces an early breba crop (on previous year's growth) in spring and then another crop of figs in fall. Can sometimes grow a bit larger in good conditions up to 6-8 feet but will always be quite dwarf relative to full-sized cultivars. Provide the hottest, sunniest spot you have. One of the best for fresh eating, preserves, and drying.

Gardening facts about Beer's Black Fig plant

How to Grow Beer's Black Fig

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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