Sunlight
Full sun is essential — figs need at least 6–8 hours of direct sun daily to develop well-flavoured, sugar-rich fruit. A warm, sheltered position against a south-facing wall is ideal in cooler areas.
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Fig Tree - Noire de Barbentane
Ficus carica 'Noire de Barbentane'
R190.00
Excellent Fragrant Flavour!
- Superb fragrant taste and beautiful glossy fruit — a premium quality French variety.
Noire de Barbentane is a french heirloom fig that produces medium-sized, rounded to slightly flattened quality figs with thick, short necks. Main crop from early to mid-February.
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Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree for Sale
The Noire de Barbentane is a french heirloom fig renowned for medium-sized, rounded to slightly flattened quality figs with thick, short necks. the glossy skin turns purple-black when fully ripe with small white spots. the flesh is reddish-pink with an excellent, fragrant and rich sweet taste. has a small, well-sealed eye. Main crop from early to mid-February. No breba crop.
Figs are one of the most ancient and rewarding fruit trees in cultivation, thriving in warm, dry conditions with minimal care once established. They grow well across most of South Africa and are particularly well-suited to the hot, dry interior and the Western Cape's Mediterranean-type climate.
A fig tree is an asset in any garden — beautiful and spreading when in leaf, sculptural and interesting when bare in winter, and generously productive when given a warm, sunny spot. Container-growing is also a popular and effective option, particularly for varieties that are smaller in stature.
Tolerant of moderate frosts. Suits a wide range of South African growing conditions. The tree responds well to a warm, sheltered position and excellent soil drainage.
Appearance
Medium-sized, rounded to slightly flattened quality figs with thick, short necks. The glossy skin turns purple-black when fully ripe with small white spots. The flesh is reddish-pink with an excellent, fragrant and rich sweet taste. Has a small, well-sealed eye. Synonyms: Black of Mormoiron.
Harvest Time
Main crop from early to mid-February.
Year to Bear
Grafted fig trees typically begin bearing fruit within 1–3 years. Once established they become increasingly productive each year.
Growth Rate
A sturdy, strong upright-growing tree with attractive large, shiny, deeply lobed leaves that tend to reach slightly downward. Reaches approximately 5m. An impressive ornamental specimen.
Container Friendly?
Figs perform very well in large containers. Pot culture can actually improve fruit production by restricting root growth and concentrating the plant's energy into fruiting.
Watering
Water regularly but avoid overwatering. Figs prefer conditions on the drier side. In winter, reduce watering significantly as the tree goes dormant. Container-grown figs will need more frequent watering than those in the ground.
Temperature
Tolerant of moderate frosts. Suits a wide range of South African growing conditions.
Chilling
No chilling requirement. Figs are warm-season deciduous trees that do not require cold winters to set fruit.
Pollination Info
Figs are self-fertile and do not require a pollinating partner. All commercially available fig trees will produce fruit from a single tree.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil — figs dislike wet feet and will not tolerate waterlogging. Avoid rich, overly fertilised soils as this encourages excessive leafy growth at the expense of fruit. They grow very well in containers.
Figs need very little feeding. A light application of pelletised manure in spring is usually sufficient. Too much nitrogen produces large, soft fruit that splits easily.
Prune lightly in winter when dormant to shape the tree and remove dead or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning as figs bear fruit on old and new wood.
Water consistently but sparingly — allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially in winter. In containers, reduce watering significantly in winter when the tree is dormant.
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