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Flavor: Intense berry flavor with raspberry and dark fruit notes.
Texture: Jammy, thick, and slightly crunchy.
Ripening: Late-season variety with short hang time.
Growth Habit: Highly productive with medium-to-large fruit.
Climate & Zones: Best for USDA zones 8–10, tolerates heat well and resists water absorption.
We ship cuttings from end of January 2026
| Tree Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Fig Type | Common Fig |
| Origin | Spain |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Fruit Characteristics | |
| Average Weight | 50 grams |
| Fruit Flavor | Intense berry flavor |
| Fruit Size | Medium to large |
| Fruit Texture | Jammy, syrupy, slightly crunchy |
| Fruit Skin Color | Dark Purple |
| Fruit Flesh Color | Deep Red |
| Skin Thickness | Medium |
| Harvest Season | Late |
| Productivity | High |
| Breba Production | Low |
The Calderona Fig is a Spanish variety celebrated for its intense berry flavor, jammy texture, and exceptional productivity. Often compared to the famous Black Madeira, it delivers a rich, layered taste with notes of raspberry and dark berries, wrapped in a syrupy, thick flesh that offers a satisfying bite.
This self-pollinating variety thrives in USDA zones 8–10, performing best in long, warm growing seasons. It produces medium to large fruits with dark purple skin and deep red flesh, ripening late in the season. Despite its late timing, Calderona’s fruit reaches peak ripeness quickly once mature, rewarding growers with abundant, flavorful harvests.
With its meaty texture, short hang time, and strong resistance to water absorption, the Calderona Fig is a standout for collectors and home gardeners seeking both richness of flavor and reliable performance in warm climates.
