Common Fig (Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux')

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Featured
Resistances
Drought tolerant
Suitable Locations
Espalier, Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Toxicity
Other: A lactifer, the milky sap (latex) can be a skin irritant. Also present in some unripened fruit.
Wildlife Attractant
Birds
Fruit
Edible to birds, Showy
Life cycle
Perennial
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Propagation: Seeds
Self fertile
Detailed Information

The Common Fig (Ficus carica), in general, originates from **Western Asia** and the **Eastern Mediterranean region**. More specifically:

* **Western Asia:** Likely Turkey and possibly extending into Iran.
* **Eastern Mediterranean:** Regions encompassing Greece, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

Regarding the ‘Violette de Bordeaux’ cultivar, while its *species* origin is the region above, the cultivar itself likely originated in the **Bordeaux region of France.** The name suggests a French origin and the Bordeaux area is known for fig production.