MATURE SIZE & CARE GUIDE: The LSU Purple Fig is a prolific producer of sweet, medium-sized figs with glossy dark purple skin and a reddish tint. Fruits are light amber to light strawberry-colored, and you can expect a heavy main crop in July, followed by a later crop often lasting into December. This fig tree can reach a mature height of up to 30 feet, thrives in full sun, is self-pollinating, and requires well-drained soil. It's ideal for USDA Zones 7-10. SIZE UPON ARRIVAL: When your LSU Purple Fig arrives, it will be a baby plant, measuring 3-8 inches tall and potted in a 3-inch-deep container. Begin nurturing your young fig tree to maturity under your care. MANAGING FIG RUST: While ideal for Mediterranean climates with hot, dry summers and low humidity, LSU Purple Figs in humid or rainy areas may encounter fig rust, which affects the appearance of leaves but not the fruit. Prevent fig rust by keeping the area under the tree free of leaf debris and avoiding excessive leaf moisture during watering. Copper fungicide sprays can help during the rainy season, ensuring your fig tree's health and appearance. SEASONAL LEAF PATTERNS: Figs often arrive without leaves due to their delicate nature. However, you can identify a healthy fig tree by its flexible stem and green buds. In winter, figs go dormant, a natural part of their growth cycle when they focus on strengthening their root systems rather than new growth. Indulge in the delightful world of figs with LSU Purple Fig. This prolific variety boasts sweet, medium-sized fruits adorned with glossy dark purple skin and a reddish tint, offering a luscious treat that ripens from July into December. Growing up to 30 feet tall, this self-pollinating marvel thrives in full sun, demands well-drained soil, and finds its perfect home in USDA Zones 7-10. Upon arrival, your LSU Purple Fig arrives as a young 3-8-inch-tall plant, ready to flourish under your nurturing care. Our superior growth method ensures robust, fruit-bearing trees in record time. Despite their delicate nature, these figs are resilient and go through seasonal dormancy, focusing on strengthening root systems during winter and bursting forth with new growth in the spring. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to the world of figs, we invite you to savor the Mediterranean goodness of the LSU Purple Fig in your garden.