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Flavor: Deep berry sweetness with complex, wine-like undertones.
Texture: Dense, jammy flesh with thin, delicate skin.
Ripening: Late-season main crop only; fruit ripens slowly to full richness.
Growth Habit: Slow-growing, long-lived tree with moderate productivity.
Climate & Zones: Performs best in USDA 8–10; thrives in warm, dry conditions with good airflow.
We ship cuttings from end of January 2026
| Tree Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Fig Type | Common fig |
| Origin | France |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Growth Habit | Slow growing |
| Mature Height | 12-15 feet tall |
| Fruit Characteristics | |
| Average Weight | 40-60 grams |
| Fruit Flavor | Sweet, berry-like |
| Fruit Skin Color | Dark purple to black |
| Fruit Flesh Color | Deep red |
| Skin Thickness | Thin |
| Harvest Season | Late summer to fall |
| Productivity | Moderate |
| Breba Production | No |
The Col de Dame Noir Fig is one of the most esteemed members of the Col de Dame family, admired for its deep berry flavor and dark, elegant fruit. With its dark purple to nearly black skin and rich red flesh, this variety delivers a complex sweetness that has made it a favorite among collectors and connoisseurs. The flavor is dense and jammy, offering the same refined balance that defines the Col de Dame line but with slightly deeper, wine-like notes.
A slow-growing and long-lived tree, Col de Dame Noir thrives in USDA zones 8–10, where warm, sunny conditions bring out its best qualities. It produces a single main crop in late summer to fall, featuring medium-sized figs of exceptional quality. While not highly productive, each fruit is of remarkable character — sweet, aromatic, and beautifully textured.
Well suited for smaller gardens or container growing, this self-pollinating variety prefers well-drained loamy soil and benefits from consistent watering and light pruning to maintain airflow. Its combination of beauty, depth of flavor, and enduring vigor make the Col de Dame Noir an excellent choice for those who value both taste and tradition in their fig collection.
