Beer’s Black (VdB)

Description

The Beer’s Black figs can dry on the tree, especially in warmer and drier climates. They shrivel up and are like eating jelly beens made from merlot wine.

Features

• A common fig type, which does NOT require caprification
• DFIC 277 of the UCD fig collection
• Cold hardy
• A member of the Violette de Bordeaux fig family
• A solid beginner variety
• Produces a breba crop
• Roots easily
• Resists rain & splitting
• Produces after die-back
• Can dry on the tree
• Grows well in pots
• Very productive
• A lovely merlot wine flavor when fully ripe