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LSU Purple Fig Tree - Prolific Producer of Sweet Figs Fruit Trees 103-Pine Island Nursery 12-18 inches & 1-gal
  • LSU Purple Fig Tree - Prolific Producer of Sweet Figs Fruit Trees 103-Pine Island Nursery 12-18 inches & 1-gal
  • LSU Purple Fig Tree - Prolific Producer of Sweet Figs Fruit Trees 103-Pine Island Nursery
  • LSU Purple Fig Tree - Prolific Producer of Sweet Figs Fruit Trees 103-Pine Island Nursery
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LSU Purple Fig Tree - Prolific Producer of Sweet Figs

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The LSU fig tree for sale from Florida features large, lobed leaves, produces small, fragrant flowers, and bears sweet, pear-shaped figs with a rich flavor.

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Experience the delight of homegrown figs with the LSU Purple Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'). This exceptional variety is renowned for its prolific fruiting, yielding delicious, mild-sweet figs from early summer through late fall. Perfect for both garden beds and containers, it thrives in warm, sunny spots and adapts beautifully to various soil types.

Imagine stepping into your garden and picking fresh figs to enjoy with family and friends. The LSU Purple Fig not only offers a bountiful harvest but also adds a touch of elegance to your landscape. With its heat tolerance and drought resistance, this fig tree is an ideal choice for gardeners in USDA Zones 7-9.

Key Features:

  • Fruiting Season: Early summer to late fall
  • Growth Habit: Compact shrub, suitable for containers or garden beds
  • Soil Preference: Well-drained, loamy soil; adaptable to poor soil conditions
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun for optimal growth
  • Pest & Disease Resistance: Very good; minimal care needed
  • Self-Fertile: No need for additional pollinators
  • Harvest Tips: Best picked when fruit turns black and begins to wrinkle

Bring the taste of the South to your home with the LSU Purple Fig Tree—easy to grow, resilient, and a true delight for any gardener!
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Special considerations

The LSU fig tree requires well-drained soil, benefits from regular watering, and thrives in full sun, necessitating special care and conditions for optimal growth.
Growing and Care Instructions

LSU fig trees thrive in well-drained soil with regular watering, require full sun (6-8 hours), tolerate temperatures down to 10°F, benefit from balanced fertilizer in spring, and should be pruned in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Fertilizing

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Light Requirements

Full sun to partial shade.
Zone 8-10

8-10 Container / 8-10 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 20 F°)

Type:

Fruit-bearing

Lifespan:

50+ years

Growth:

Moderate

Max Height:

8–15 ft

Max Width:

6–12 ft