Petite Negra is a compact, prolific fig tree cherished for its sweet, dark fruit and suitability for containers or small gardens. Beginning to fruit when less than a foot tall, it offers exceptional early returns for indoor and patio growers. Its medium-sized figs have deep purple to nearly black skin with glossy, strawberry-red flesh and a rich, honeyed sweetness. In warm climates, it can produce two crops annually—both summer and fall harvets—yielding a bountiful 10–20 lb per plant.
This deciduous shrub or small tree typically reaches 4–6 ft tall and wide but remains manageable through container culture or pruning. Cold-hardy to USDA Zone 7—and able to rebound from dieback by fruiting on new growth—it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Self-fertile and deer-resistant, Petite Negra combines ornamental appeal with gourmet flavor.
Key Features:
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Deep purple-black figs with juicy, strawberry-red flesh and rich, sweet flavor
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Biannual cropping in warm zones; reliable single crop elsewhere
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Compact growth: 4–6 ft tall and wide—ideal for containers or small spaces
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Cold-hardy to Zone 7; fruits on new wood after winter dieback
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Self-fertile and easy to grow from a young age
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Deer-resistant and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
Petite Negra Fig is a top choice for gardeners seeking a manageable, flavorful fig tree with exceptional container performance and early production.