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Flavor: Complex berry flavor with honeyed sweetness and mild acidity, often compared to Black Madeira.
Texture: Syrupy and dense with soft pulp and thin skin that resists splitting.
Ripening: Mid-season variety producing consistent, high-quality main crops.
Growth Habit: Moderate vigor; well-balanced, self-pollinating tree suited for diverse climates.
Climate & Zones: Performs best in USDA zones 7–10; tolerant of humidity and excellent rain resistance for a high-flavor fig.
We ship cuttings from end of January 2026
| Tree Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Fig Type | Common |
| Alternative Name | Becnel's Smith |
| Origin | Croatia |
| Cold Hardy | No |
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Fruit Characteristics | |
| Fruit Flavor | Sweet and Acidic |
| Fruit Size | Small to Medium |
| Fruit Texture | Mild seed cunch |
| Fruit Skin Color | Green to Purple |
| Fruit Flesh Color | Amber |
| Harvest Season | Highly valued among collectors for it's unique flavor |
| Productivity | Low |
| Breba Production | No |
The Smith Fig is a collector’s favorite, celebrated for its rich, jammy berry flavor and remarkable rain resistance. Its sweet yet balanced acidity delivers a flavor profile rivaling elite varieties like Black Madeira.
This vigorous, upright grower thrives in humid or unpredictable climates, producing small to medium fruit with amber flesh and gray-purple skin. While young trees mature slowly, established ones offer dense, syrupy fruit of exceptional quality.
Perfect for USDA zones 7–10, the Smith Fig combines top-tier flavor, adaptability, and heritage — a historic Louisiana variety that continues to rank among the very best figs.
