Hative d'Argenteuil is a French fig that hails from the Argenteuil region, near Paris. The French founders of this fig originally intended for its name to mean “early Argenteuil,” a reference to its early maturation in mid August (depending on climate). However, this fig variety became part of the extensive fig research and growing program at the University of California—Davis. There, it was renamed (or misnamed) Native d'Argenteuil Fig, which means “native to Argenteuil.” This story of misnaming is all too common in the fig community, where there are many different varieties of plants. Fastidious naming is very important to serious fig enthusiasts who carefully curate their collections. Hative d'Argenteuil figs have a bright red pulp with an intense, concentrated flavor. The berry, honey, and sweet flavors are balanced out by a touch of lemony acidity. Even the skin is sweet and tender. The figs can be left on the tree for an even more concentrated flavor without worry of souring. 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.
