Petite Negri Fig

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Ficus carica ‘Petite Negri’

‘Petite Negri’ is a dwarf fig variety that produces large, black fruit with excellent flavor, making it one of the top choices for container growing. It’s highly productive in pots, often yielding both early and late crops. Outdoors, it performs well in Zones 7–9, typically producing a single crop in-ground.

The fruit is comparable in flavor and appearance to Black Mission and Violet de Bordeaux, with rich, sweet flesh. Its compact size and productivity make it ideal for small spaces, patios, and urban gardens.

• Recommended Spacing: 8-foot circle
• USDA Zones (in-ground): 7–9

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No-Spray Needs: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Kid-Friendly (Fresh Eating): Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Good
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Well-drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

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