Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'
Ficus carica ‘LSU Purple’ is a hardy and productive fig tree variety, particularly sought after for its purple-violet fruits with slightly bronzed skin and sweet red flesh, offering a rich and complex flavor in an edible garden. This fig tree, adapted to temperate conditions with winter protection in Quebec, combines an attractive spreading habit and vigorous growth, ideal for residential orchards, large pots, or against a sunny wall. Its dense, dark green foliage provides ornamental interest throughout the warm season, while its generous fruits in late summer and early autumn can be eaten fresh, dried, or in homemade jams. Easy to grow with good sun exposure and well-drained soil, ‘LSU Purple’ will appeal to lovers of gourmet and ornamental fruit trees.
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