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They say slow and steady wins the race, and that is true when it comes to the Bordissot Negra Rimada fig variety. Although it is known to take some time for this fig’s branches to become lofty, it is worth the wait to watch these rare and beautiful striped figs develop. Bordisot Negra Rimada bears 1-3 lobed leaves and fruit is generally ready for harvest mid season, from September-October. Expect Bordisot Negra Rimada figs to be on the smaller side, with an average weight of 30 grams.

Torres is a drop shaped fig with yellow and brown skin. Its crackled skin is on the thicker side. Inside is a red and amber colored pulp.

A fig with a simple name but complex flavor!

Jolly Tiger fig trees beautify gardens with their variegated branches and figs. The striped figs start out with green and yellow skin that ripens into dark and light purple stripes.

The De s’Avenc fig is a Spanish variety that originally came from the collection of Montserrat Pons. Pons discovered the fig growing on a cereal farm called ses Cosmes. The story goes that it was the last surviving fig tree planted near a crack in the earth by the farm’s owner nearly 100 years ago. Pons dubbed the variety De s’Avenc, meaning “located near a chasm.”

Toro Sentado is a black, mission type fig. The fig has an elongated and slender shape and the fruits grow to a large size. The skin has moderate thickness and longitudinal ribbing.

Martinenca Rimada is one of the most sought-after striped figs. The Martinenca Rimada figs are a uniferous variety and can have a red, purple, and orange fruit. The figs have a medium-thick epidermis. The ostioles, which are moderately resistant to opening, are usually 1-3mm and can have dark red scales.

Cap Terra Hava figs originally come from Palestine. Many people think this variety is a carica-palmatum hybrid, making it an aggressive grower with thick roots and large leaves. The name Cap Terra Hava may translate to something along the lines of “the cup the earth gives.”

The name “Super Jumbo” fig says it all: these trees will give you some of the largest figs available at 120+ grams. These super sized figs are drop shaped and have purple skin. They have a bright red pulp with a very sweet, mild berry flavor. The texture is jammy with a good seed crunch. Super Jumbo figs have a medium sized eye and generally have good resistance to pests. The trees have 5 lobed leaves.

Labritja is a newly available and highly sought after fig variety from the island of Ibiza.

Domenico Tauro was the mayor of the Italian city of Terlizzi in the late 18th century. Legend has it that this mayor hybridized the fig variety “Suar” with a prized local variety to create the fig that would be named after himself. Domenico Tauro may also be a synonym for Nero di Terlizzi, a fig named for the same town where Tauro was mayor. Although the variety originated in Italy, it was also grown in Spain by Montserrat Pons.

The mixture of dark green and purple skin on the Rossellino fig can lead to a red appearance. The figs are rounded in shape with a thick skin. The light red pulp has a berry flavor and some seed crunch. Rossellino figs are small-medium in size, with most weighing between 20-35 grams. The trees will produce mainly 5-lobed leaves that have long fingers and wavy serration.

Black Manzanita is from the San Francisco Bay Area of California, where its decades-old mother tree still grows. Many people have plucked figs from this public tree, but it is also part of the fig collection at UC Davis. Although it would have wasp pollination in its native home, it is a common variety that is proven to grow well in many habitats.

Maltese Beauty is known to be highly productive. There have been mixed reviews, however, with some claiming the variety grows slowly and steadily while others say it shoots up quickly. Maltese Beauty tends to grow into a tree shape, rather than a bush. It bears 5-lobed leaves and produces its delicious crop mid season. Consider adding this visually beautiful and tasty fig to your collection.

Saint Germain is a vigorous grower with a robust harvest. The large figs weigh in at around 100 grams and the trees themselves are also known to grow large. Saint Germain figs have a green skin and light red pulp. The pulp is seedy, with a good seed crunch. This is a common variety that does not require wasp pollination. 

Another member of the prolific Col de Dame family. Spectacular fruits that start as green, and form beatiful multi colored stripes as it matures.  Many consider it to be the most beautiful fig ever discovered!

TC12 is an oblong fig with dark plum skin. The beautiful figs can also have a chalky blue color to them. The skin is thin and good for eating.

A delightful variety, the Dwarf Gold Fig produces its light skinned fruits in “clusters”.  

Gino’s Black is a fig known for its vigor and many growers in the Northeast count on their Gino’s as a hardy variety. 

Cerreto originally comes from Paolo of Pomona Gardens. It is an heirloom Italian fig grown in the conservatory setting, but it’s still rare in the US. Growers say the fig roots easily, is a vigorous grower, and is very productive.

Figue de Sollies AOP have a black, and shiny skin that gives the grower a hint as to the cherry/berry flavor inside. The figs are round in shape and large, weighing in between 80-130 grams. The medium-thick skin gives way to a bright red pulp with a sweet flavor. Figue de Sollies AOP grow on trees with 5- or 7-lobed leaves with long fingers.

Lloral is a fig variety from the collection of Montserrat Pons. It comes from Spain’s island of Mallorca, where it ripens in the early-mid season. Northern growers like this fig because it produces a main crop early in the growing season, before frosts have a chance to set in. Lloral trees are also fast growing and reliable, with lots of dense foliage. With good resistance to rain and pests, Lloral is a trustworthy specimen to add to your collection.

La Bourgeoise is an oblong fig that sometimes has a long neck. It can have brown, red, and yellow skin that can sometimes appear cracked, but not split. Inside, La Bourgeoise is a beautiful deep red. The first crop is juicy with a fruity taste, and the second crop is markedly different with a syrupy sweet consistency and taste. Overall, La Bourgeoise has a complex flavor that has been compared to Col de Dame Blanc, but has the advantage of ripening much earlier.