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Princesa is a Spanish fig variety that was originally part of the collection of famed fig-grower, Montserrat Pons. It is said to be one of Pons’ favorite varieties, because of its impressively large size and sweet taste.

Every fig enthusiast has a craving for the Craven's Craving Fig variety! Originating from Portugal, this exquisite variety produces fruit with excellent blackened skin hiding its blush red interior. Sweet and tasty, this fig variety is sure to be your next favorite addition to any collection. 

Originally from Switzerland, this fig is considered one of the hardiest. Excellent plant for cold climates.

Del Sen Juame Gran is a Spanish fig. It is a later ripening variety. Del Sen Jaume Gran can often have an open eye. Like Black Madeira, these figs can split. However, they are often still edible and unspoiled despite splitting. Splitting is known to subside once the trees have become established for a few years.

So many collectors term the Ciliegia Dolce as “my favorite fig”! Known for its cherry flavored fruit, it is not overly sweet. With proper planting and protection as/when needed this plant can become well established in colder zones as many New Englanders can attest.

Quite likely the most sought after fig variety of 2020, we are proud to have Cessac in our collection. 

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!

Originally imported from Zadar, Croatia, the Black Zadar fig is quite impressive.  Extra large, squatty fruits with breba that can reach 100g+! Dark Purple and green skin opens to gorgeous red and purple flesh. A perfectly ripened fruit offers a complex taste, blending of strawberry, honey and melon. A well rounded fig for your collection.

The Azores Dark Fig is an excellent choice for every fig grower. Known for its heavy fruiting of delicious berry tasting figs, it gets high praise for an even bigger and sweeter second crop in the early fall. A beauty to look at with dark purple skin, and deep red interior with amber border.

Turquie 2 is a bifera variety that produces a breba and a main crop. Expect the brebas to ripen in early summer, while the main crop will ripen from September-October (depending on climate). This is a common variety that produces large figs. Turquie 2 is said to ripen well outdoors, even in cooler climates—good news for those with short growing seasons. 

Thermalito figs are large in size, are round in shape, and have bright green skin. The skin is of medium thickness and covers a dark red pulp. Thermalito is a common variety and the trees will generally sport 5-lobed leaves.

Nerucciolo D’Elba trees grow primarily 3- and 5-lobed leaves, and less commonly grow spade shaped leaves. They produce many small figs with a pear shape and uniform tapering. Their thin skin is dark purple or black and it covers a red pulp. Nerucciolo D’Elba has a complex berry flavor and medium sweetness. Many fig collectors swear by this tried and true Italian variety.

As the name suggests, Harry’s Crete figs originally hail from Greece. A Greek immigrant brought the unknown variety to the U.S. and began sharing cuttings with local fig growers.  When people began to taste the unknown variety, it was clear that Harry’s Crete would be a great addition to the fig collecting community.

 

The Exquisito fig is fairly new to the fig scene and was popularized in the U.S. by a grower out of California. It is a common variety, not requiring pollination by the fig wasp to obtain the signature large size fruits. Exquisito figs grow in a uniformly tapered pear shape on trees with 5-lobed leaves.

Just as interesting are some of Cul Noir’s best features. Growers love this variety for its tight eye and good resistance to splitting during rainy or humid seasons. It is a common variety that grows on trees with five lobed leaves. Cul Noir imparts the taster with a delicious strawberry flavor and is said to have the ability to dry on the tree.

 

A relatively unknown fig that any Fig Enthusiast would do anything to have! Extra large, reddish green in pigment with a golden red pulp- a must have for any fig interest! 

Yellow Long Neck figs have a pronounced neck that leads down to a bulbous cavity. The thick, bright yellow skin has a “perfect” quality to it, without cracking. The inside is also yellow, with some hints of red blushing amongst the pulp. This is considered a honey variety, but also has an agave flavor to it. The texture is syrupy with good seed crunch. The tree is a tall, vigorous grower with large leaves to match the equally large fruits. Make room in your garden for this super fig.

Verdal Longue figs have yellow/green skin and grow to medium size. They are teardrop shaped with a thin skin and soft texture. Their interiors are bright red and filled with sweet and fruity pulp with a moderate berry flavor. Some have noted hints of citrus in this variety. Although they have a softer texture, cross sections of this variety will appear very neat and clean, without runny syrup. Be patient with Verdal Longue and you are sure to enjoy a wonderful tasting fig.

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.

Not much is currently known about Panitseika, a rare Greek fig variety. It appears to be a productive variety that puts out small figs weighing anywhere from 25-40 grams each. The trees also produce mainly 5-lobed leaves.

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.

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.

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.

Des Roig Manyo is a Spanish fig variety that originally came from the collection of famed fig-grower, Montserrat Pons. Pons is said to have acquired this variety from the Carrossa estate, a Spanish cattle farm. The fig was named for the estate’s foreman, Roig Manyo, who discovered the variety amongst the many that grew on the farm. In fact, figs were so naturally prevalent in the area that the cows often grazed on them—what lucky heifers.

Castelhana Preta is a Portuguese fig variety. The fig’s exterior showcases a dark, purple or black skin that can have some cracking. Inside Castelhana Preta figs is an appetizing mix of amber, brown, and light red pulp. Take a bite and you will be met with a sweet, figgy flavor. Castelhana Preta has chewy skin and a moderate seed crunch with plenty of juiciness.

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.

Grise de St. Jean is a French fig variety that originally came from the collection of Monsieur Baud. The variety is classified as a gray (grise) fig because the mix of yellow, purple, and green colors on the exterior can combine to give it a hazy appearance. There is slight color variation from fig to fig, with some looking more purple or yellow than others. The thin skin covers the elongated body of the fig, and you can find Grise de St. Jean growing on trees with predominately 5-lobed leaves.

Figo Preto de Torres Novas hails from Portugal, where the mother tree is part of fig-enthusiast, Jaime’s, collection. The fig was named after the town in which it was found in the Oeste region of Portugal. Although it is still a rare fig in the US, it has recently become beloved in Portuguese cooking. The variety was even featured by a popular gastronomy tour company called “Portugal on a Plate.”

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.

Curio de Bou figs originally hail from Spain where they were part of the collection of famed fig grower, Montserrat Pons. Not much is known about this variety, but it can be surmised that they were discovered in an area known as “Bou” where other similarly named figs were found.