Fig Form

One of the characteristics of figs for variety identification. “Fig shape” can also determine the ability of a fig variety to withstand rain.

The form of the fig fruit, like the color, is affected by climatic conditions, by the presence or absence of fertile seeds, and by vigor of growth. Although there is considerable variation in fruit on the same tree and during the same season, forms of fresh figs are fairly characteristic of the variety. Form is commonly associated with the presence or absence of a neck.

Ira J. Condit, The Fig, page 60 (digital page 78).