LSU Purple trees are reliable and productive. This variety produces a breba in the spring, a main crop in July, and a late season crop in November. LSU Purple trees grow in a compact shape and can tolerate winter temperatures when planted directly in the ground. LSU Purple was part of the Louisiana State University fig growing program that was begun by Dr. Ed O’Rourke in the 1950s. Dr. O’Rourke and his students bred fig trees for improved resistance to disease and suitability for growing in Gulf Coast climates. Many superior figs have resulted from this breeding program, which can be identified by the “LSU†in their names. Dr. O’Rourke’s paper on LSU Purple was published in the early 1990s, and the variety has been a staple in the fig community since then. 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.
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