'Beer Black' Fig Tree – 4" Pot (6–18")

‘Beer’s Black’ Fig

A highly prized variety for its dark figs with a rich, sweet taste, ideal for pot cultivation and suitable for cooler climates with protection.

• Fruit & flavor: purplish-black figs with dark red flesh, very sweet, rich and slightly honeyed flavor.
• Habit & size: vigorous tree with moderate growth, good production in pots.
• Use: fresh consumption, jam, processing.
• Relative hardiness: moderate; pot cultivation strongly recommended in Quebec.
• Format received: 4" potted plant.

Care Sheet – Cultivation in Quebec

• Light: full sun to maximize fruit production.
• Watering: water abundantly then let the topsoil dry slightly before re-watering; avoid overwatering.
• Substrate: well-draining mixture (ProMix HP or potting soil with perlite) in a container with drainage.
• Fertilizer: light but regular fertilization in spring and summer with a balanced or fruit fertilizer.
• Pot cultivation: very well adapted; gradually repot into a larger pot over the years.
• Wintering: bring indoors before frosts; overwinter in a cool greenhouse, frost-free garage, or bright room between 0 and 10 °C, with spaced waterings.
• Pruning: prune as needed in late winter to control size and stimulate production.

⚠️ Fig trees can produce fruit from the first few years under optimal conditions.