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: Deep purple-black figs with juicy, strawberry-red flesh and rich, sweet flavor Biannual cropping in warm zones; reliable single crop elsewhere Compact growth: 4–6 ft tall and wide—ideal for containers or small spaces Cold-hardy to Zone 7; fruits on new wood after winter dieback Self-fertile and easy to grow from a young age 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.
