Allix figs have black skin that can even have a blue sheen in the light. Like other French figs, Allix figs do have a slightly longer neck, although these figs are pretty petite in general. They have a teardrop shape with a rounded bottom. Allix figs have wine-red pulp that is really a beautiful color. The pulp has an intense berry flavor and a pasty, and jammy texture according to the description from FDM. This variety was apparently introduced by Thierry of FDM in 2020. Growers love it because it is as early ripening as Hardy Chicago and good for growers in cooler climates. The main crop usually ripens from late August to mid September and the figs themselves have a short hang-time on the tree before reaching ripeness. The taste has been compared to Black Madeira and Black Celeste, which are benchmark figs to which many do not compare. The superior taste and early ripening of Allix make it a very desirable fig. Terms and Conditions: ***Please be sure to read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing cuttings*** When do we ship cuttings? Non-Rooted Cuttings(November/December): We begin to ship cuttings once the trees are dormant and in a shippable state. Exact timing is weather dependent, but we usually start in November. Shipping continues throughout the winter and early spring. We stop shipping when the trees begin to break dormancy, normally around mid-March. **All non-rooted cuttings ship between November and March regardless of the date selected during checkout. Orders placed during our pre-sale period(October/November) will ship out first in November/December. If you are rooting your cuttings in the spring, our cuttings can be kept in the refrigerator until you are ready to root them. They will be perfectly fine. That is what we do and they've turned into our most impressive trees. Rooted Cuttings(Spring): We begin shipping rooted cuttings once they are mature enough to ship. The shipping period typically begins late April and continues into June. Regardless of the date you select during checkout, we will ship when ready during that span. Please do not ask for ETA's or specific arrival dates. You will receive an email when your order ships with UPS Ground tracking details. For all questions, please refer to our Fig FAQ page here.
