LSU Purple Fig Tree Starter Plant | Ficus carica | Edible Fruit Tree

About This Plant

LSU Purple Fig Tree (Ficus carica) is a deciduous fruit tree starter plant. It is known for producing sweet, flavorful purple-skinned figs and thrives in warm climates. The plant has a compact growth habit and is suitable for patios, containers, backyard orchards, and edible landscapes. Growth is described as moderate to fast with a mature height of 8–12 feet (can be kept smaller with pruning).

What You Will Receive

1 live LSU Purple Fig Tree starter plant, healthy and well-rooted, shipped in a nursery pot. Ready for transplanting after establishment. Secure packaging ensures safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: LSU Purple Fig Tree
Botanical Name: Ficus carica 'LSU Purple'
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (gradually acclimate young plants)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; water when soil begins to dry once mature
Mature Height: 8–12 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Keep the starter plant in its small container or move it to a 3–4 inch pot after arrival to establish for several months before planting into a larger container or the ground. Gradually introduce to full sun; expect normal leaf drop during shipping or winter dormancy.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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