Exquisito Fig

Exquisito Fig fruit on a wooden table
Exquisito Fig fruit on a wooden table
  • Flavor: Exquisito is known for its rich, honey-like sweetness with berry undertones, making it a favorite among fig enthusiasts.
  • Texture: It features a smooth and moderately dense texture with a slightly chewy element, providing a satisfying mouthfeel.
  • Ripening Season: Exquisito is an early ripening variety.
  • Productivity: Productive variety, yielding a good number of figs consistently.
  • Tree Vigor: The tree is a vigorous grower, quickly establishing itself and adapting well to different environments.

Exquisito is a standout common fig variety from California, thriving in USDA Zones 8-10. This self-fertile, cold-hardy tree produces medium-sized figs that transition from green to striped and finally to purple as they ripen. Known for its high productivity, Exquisito offers up to three harvests annually from July to November. The figs boast an intense amber flesh with a very sugary, fruity flavor and a jammy texture. Valued for its chewy skin and versatile taste, Exquisito is perfect for fresh consumption and culinary delights, making it a favorite among fig enthusiasts.