| Tree Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Fig Type | Common Fig |
| Origin | Louisiana State University Agricultural Center |
| Cold Hardy | Yes |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous |
| Fruit Characteristics | |
| Average Weight | 25 grams |
| Fruit Flavor | Sugar Fig with hints of Maple Syrup |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Fruit Texture | Jammy |
| Fruit Skin Color | Tan to Light Brown |
| Fruit Flesh Color | Reddish Light Tan |
| Skin Thickness | Thin |
| Harvest Season | Early |
| Productivity | High |
| Breba Production | Yes |
Developed by Louisiana State University under Dr. Ed O’Rourke, the O’Rourke Fig combines excellent flavor, productivity, and rain resistance. It offers a sugar-fig flavor with light maple syrup notes, ripens early, and produces larger fruit than Celeste.
Designed for humid climates, O’Rourke has a tight eye that prevents splitting and water absorption. It’s a self-pollinating common fig, thriving in USDA zones 7–10, and is a reliable, flavorful choice for rainy regions.
Flavor: Sugar fig with hints of maple syrup