The Ronde de Bordeaux Fig (RdB)

The Ronde de Bordeaux fig is a beloved heirloom variety known for its delicious, sweet, berry-like flavor and deep purple-black exterior with a red interior. It's a compact, cold-hardy fig tree, making it suitable for both small gardens and container growing. This self-pollinating fig tree produces small to medium-sized, flavorful fruits that are good for fresh eating, drying, or use in recipes.

Key Characteristics:

• Taste: Sweet with a complex berry flavor, often described as jammy or rich.
• Appearance: Deep purple-black skin with a red interior flesh.
• Size: Small to medium-sized fruit.
• Ripening: Early ripening, often in late July or early August.
• Hardiness: Cold-hardy and well-suited for cooler climates, especially zones 7–10 with winter protection in cooler zones.
• Pollination: Self-pollinating, meaning it does not require another fig tree for fruit production.
• Productivity: Generally considered productive, with yields of 10–15 lbs or more per plant.
• Versatility: Suitable for fresh eating, drying, or use in various culinary applications.