Smochin - Ficus carica 'Rouge De Bordeaux' (Pastiliere)

Ficus carica 'Rouge De Bordeaux' - a French-origin cultivar with fruits that have an exceptional aroma. It fruits early and has an especially high yield. The fruits appear from the beginning of August, and the harvesting season can extend until the end of October.

The fruit stands out for its special, sweet-fragrant taste and intense, almost black color. The fruit's skin is thin and pleasantly scented.

Ficus carica 'Rouge De Bordeaux' is a medium-vigour variety, with compact growth, suitable also for growing in pots or confined spaces.

Other names: Ficus carica 'Pastilière', Ficus carica 'Négronne'

Garden hardiness. It withstands down to -20°C without significant losses. Hardiness increases as the plant matures, the root system develops, and the branches thicken. It is recommended to protect the plants in the first years by wrapping them with microporous foil (frost protection foil, Agril-type foil, etc.). Frost cases in fig trees cause damage to the above-ground parts – but the root remains alive, and the plant regrows in spring.

Resistance to diseases and pests. Fig trees are considered ‘pest free’.

Parthenocarpic variety – it is self-fertile and does not require a pollinator.

Find all details about fig trees here: Fig Tree Cultivation and Care

Pot diameter: 11-14 cm or 2 liters. Height including pot: approx. 50-60 cm.

In the cold season, plants are sold pruned and leafless.