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Flavor: Intense berry taste with honey and dried-fruit notes, reminiscent of fine wine.
Texture: Jammy, gooey, and dense with a luxurious mouthfeel.
Ripening: Late-season variety requiring a long, warm growing period.
Growth Habit: Vigorous, highly productive, bearing fruit on nearly every node.
Climate & Zones: Performs best in USDA 8–10; suited for warm, dry climates, may split in humidity.
We ship cuttings from end of January 2026
| Tree Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Fig Type | Common Fig |
| Alternative Name | Fico Preto |
| Cold Hardy | No |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Fruit Characteristics | |
| Fruit Flavor | Intense berry with honey notes |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Fruit Texture | Jammy and gooey |
| Fruit Skin Color | Black |
| Fruit Flesh Color | Dark Red |
| Harvest Season | Late |
| Productivity | High |
| Breba Production | No |
The Figo Preto Fig is renowned for its rich, complex berry flavor and luxurious jam-like texture, placing it among the finest figs in the world. With notes of raspberry, honey, and dried fruit, it delivers an indulgent, wine-like depth that appeals to true flavor enthusiasts. The dense, gooey pulp and smooth consistency create an experience reminiscent of premium fig preserves — balanced, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.
A vigorous and highly productive variety, Figo Preto bears abundantly on nearly every node and thrives in USDA zones 8–10, especially in warm, dry climates. Although it ripens late, its dark black skin and deep red flesh reward patient growers with figs of exceptional sweetness and intensity. Best grown in sunny, arid conditions with moderate watering, this self-pollinating variety offers both quality and quantity — a hallmark of excellence for collectors and serious growers alike.
