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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.

Longue d’Aout is a common fig variety in France, beloved for its two prolific cropsper year. The variety was originally part of Monsieur Baud’s collection. Whentranslated, its name literally means “long of August.” That is likely because bothcrops of figs usually ripen in August: one at the beginning and one at the end.Longue d’Aout produces large juicy figs and 7 lobed leaves on its trees! 

Some have compared Sangue Dolce to Mt. Etna variety figs.  Although the figs themselves may be small, this tree will ripen a lot of fruit, even at a young age, so there will be plenty of Sangue Dolce figs to go around. The figs, which contain visible seeds, are said to have a unique blueberry sweet flavor. Some have also tasted an acidic, citrus nectarine taste. Much depends on growing conditions so try this variety for yourself to see what flavors you are able to identify.

Socorro Black was named for a tree growing in Socorro, New Mexico. Because it is native to this warm climate, it usually fairs well when grown in containers, rather than placed directly into the ground in colder areas. It has an average cold hardiness and is a late ripening variety. 

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.

Red Lebanese BV will produce two crops annually: a breba and a main crop. The crops of small fruits are generally the size of a quarter. The figs are hardy, with good resistance to splitting and tight eyes.

Black Ischia Ad is a very dark fig with a rich honey berry flavor.

Verte e Arte is a Portuguese fig variety. It has attractive green and yellow skin with some red blushing on it.

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.

The Sodus Sicilian's extreme hardiness and unique flavor make it a real winner for cold climates.

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.

Adriatic JH figs are very reliable and productive. These tasty figs produce a flavorful, strawberry tasting fig.

A Spanish variety with excellent sweet flavor.

This plant is a popular late blooming variety. It usually ripens in September in Pennsylvania, so you’ll want to add this to your collection to keep you stocked with figs into the fall. 

CDD Roja has a unique taste that has been described as a spiced apricot and berry flavor. Inside, you will find a beautiful red fruit concentrated in the lower round area of the fig. The interior has a thick consistency that is not watery, but more like the texture of jelly. It is not overly sweet and has no seed crunch or visible seeds. 

Izmir is a Turkish fig variety named for the third most populous city in that country. Its Eastern European roots led to engineer agronomist, Kiril Donov, taking interest in this variety. Izmir has been difficult to come by in the United States, as Donov originally only grew it in his Bulgarian nursery at the Botanical Garden-Plovdiv. Now, however, this variety has made it’s way to the US and cuttings are available for shipping from Kremp Florist. 

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.

Sanguinato figs are medium sized, usually weighing around 35-40 grams. The tree will bear mostly 5 lobed leaves. This is a common variety, meaning that it does not need the fig wasp to pollinate and bear fruit.

The De La Senyora Sineuera (S) fig is a Spanish fig variety that originally came from the collection of Montserrat Pons. The variety has a green skin with cracking throughout it and can have some striping that fades as the fruit becomes ripe on the tree. The green exterior covers a round fruit that is usually symmetrical. De La Senyora (S) produces small-medium sized figs that weight around 30-40 grams. Inside, you will find a sweet, red pulp enveloped by the thin skin.

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

The Genovese Nero AF fig originally came from Northern Italy’s Genoa region. More recently, however, avid Canadian fig grower, Adriano, brought it to North America. In fact, Adriano’s initials (AF) are included in the fig’s name to signify the distinct variety. Today, this fig is popular amongst gardeners for its vigorous growth, good resistance to splitting during rainy periods, and large, delicious figs.

Grosse de Monstruese de Lipari is a tried and true French fig that has been cultivated since the 1800s. The original tree was discovered in an orchard in Bouches du Rhône, France. The tree is known to be very productive, putting out medium-large size figs.

What we know today is that Hative d'Argenteuil is a modest growing tree that produces mainly 5-lobed leaves and many figs. The figs have a purple exterior with hints of green coming through on some individuals. The fruits have a thick skin and a pear shape with a neck.

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.