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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Popone figs hail from Tuscany and are native to Elba Island. You can recognize this rare variety by its stunning green and yellow stripes while growing on the tree. The stripes tend to fade as Popone ripens, so take that as a sign that your figs are getting ready to be harvested and enjoyed. Ripe figs will bear a green/yellow/brown skin. They may even exhibit a curve to their long bodies like you would see on a butternut squash.

Bordissot Rosa is a Spanish fig that originally came from the collection of Montserrat Pons. Bordissot figs were first discovered in a town of that name on the Spanish mainland on the edge of Valencia. This area west of the Balearic Islands produced many different varieties of figs, so the term Bordissot has come to generally describe a fig that is thick, flattened, and has a squatty shape.

Nero 600m is one of the most productive varieties here. The Nero 600m fig was discovered in Italy in the Apennine Mountains, specifically in Vallecalda di Borgofornari. Being from a mountainous region, this variety has excellent cold-resistance. Nero 600m is also known to be hardy, an easy rooter, and rain-resistant. The number in the fig’s name signifies that the original tree of this variety was grown in a nursery at an elevation of 600 meters.

This popular French variety puts on lots of beautiful great tasting figs. Viollette de Bordeaux is known to thrive despite heat, humidity, and drought. It is also considered to be resistant to pests, making this an all-around enjoyable tree to grow.

Luv is a heavy producing tree that bears dark black figs. The fruits are medium sized, usually weighing between 20-40 grams. The pear-shaped figs hang from long stems and most Luv leaves have five loves but the leaf shape often varies throughout the season and as the tree matures! 

As the name suggests, Mario’s #50 Casa di Lazzaro fig comes from the collection of avid fig grower, Mario. It is an Italian fig variety that many have compared to I-258 or Black Madeira.  Mario is known to number all the figs in his collection for ease of categorizing. 

The name Beltrana comes from the Spanish farm where this variety was discovered. Pau Roman originally planted the fig on Beltrana farm in the early 20th century. Later, Pau passed his farm down to his son, Sebastia Ramon. That is when famed fig collector Montserrat Pons discovered the variety there and made it part of his collection. Today Kremp Florist aims to bring Beltrana to fig enthusiasts who wish to try this tasty cultivar.

A tasty, bright red centered fig that is becoming more and more popular for fig collectors.

Pinheira is a Portuguese fig variety that is still relatively unknown in the United States. Fig collectors will want to add this type to their collection to try their hand at growing the prized figs that can weigh up to 100 grams—a very large fig! The figs are attractive, with a green skin and blushes of red.

Red Israel fig trees are vigorous growers that put out 5 and 7 lobed leaves. The leaves are dark green, large, attractive, and uniform. This is a bifera variety that produces a medium yield. Subtle differences mark the breba and main crops. The main crop comprises large figs with prominent necks. Red Israel figs have open eyes, and are therefore suited to drier climates.

The Malta Black fig has a dark skin that is protective and thick with a closed eyed which helps stand up to rain and humid conditions. This sought after variety produces medium sized fruit with deep red pulp and very sweet flavor.

Tunisino figs originally hail from Tunisia, a North African country with it's coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. They are large figs with a round and flat shape and yellow skin. The skin is hearty and resistant to damage, making Tunisino a great fig to eat fresh from the tree before it has dried. In addition to these big figs, you will also find 5 lobed leaves on the trees. 

Tuvia Shehora is a fig that originally grew in the valleys of Israel and Palestine. French fig enthusiasts later transported the variety to the Porquerolles Islands where Tuvia Shehora was grown on the farm, Conservasi, by Dr. Rival. Tuvia Shehora is gaining popularity among fig-growers today, but still remains a rare fig that many look forward to trying for themselves!

You can recognize Da Ponte by its large, round shape and light green skin. The fig grows on trees with three-lobed leaves. The skin may show some cracking, but Da Ponte is a hearty fig that is not known to split and has a tight eye. This is a common variety that does not require wasp pollination. Inside Da Ponte, you will find plenty of dark red pulp that fills the cavity.

Brooklyn Dark figs are a deep purple like their name suggests. Their speckled skin covers a medium sized, round fig. Their interior is a light red/amber color and is said to have a complex flavor. The trees will usually bear 5-lobed leaves.

Negra d’Agde is tear drop-shaped and grows to medium size. It has a thick skin that adds to its resistance to splitting. The skin is dark purple and crackled and the interior is a beautiful bright red color.