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Flavor: Tart cherry flavor with hints of citrus and a touch of chocolate-like bitterness.
Texture: Thick, jammy, and smooth pulp with a syrupy consistency and chewy skin.
Ripening: Early to mid-season ripening with flavor that deepens as fruit matures.
Growth Habit: Vigorous, self-pollinating tree with distinctive palmate leaves.
Climate & Zones: Best in USDA zones 8–11; sensitive to water stress, requires consistent irrigation.
We ship cuttings from end of January 2026
| Tree Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Fig Type | Common Fig |
| Origin | California |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous |
| Fruit Characteristics | |
| Fruit Flavor | Cherry, Tart, Acidic |
| Fruit Size | Small to medium |
| Fruit Texture | Jammy and smooth |
| Fruit Skin Color | Red to Black |
| Fruit Flesh Color | Dark red |
| Harvest Season | Early to mid-season |
| Productivity | Variable |
| Breba Production | Yes |
The Cherry Cordial Fig stands out for its distinct tart cherry flavor — a rare profile among figs. Unlike most varieties with strawberry or blueberry sweetness, Cherry Cordial delivers a bright, slightly acidic taste with hints of citrus and a touch of chocolate-like bitterness, reminiscent of cherry cordial candies. The thick, jammy and smooth pulp has a syrupy, cake-batter texture, while its chewy skin resists splitting, making each bite rich and satisfying.
Native to California and suited for USDA zones 8–11, this self-pollinating variety thrives in warm, sunny regions. The tree itself is vigorous and visually striking, with palmate leaves and fruit that ripens through shades of dark green, red, and black. While highly sensitive to water stress—leading to possible fruit drop if watering is inconsistent—its extraordinary flavor rewards attentive growers with something truly unique in the fig world.
