Best Tasting Fig Varieties
Taste is one of the most personal aspects of growing figs, and every gardener has their own favorite. The varieties featured here are simply the ones we find ourselves reaching for most often when walking through the orchard. These are the figs we look forward to eating fresh, right off the tree, thanks to their outstanding flavor, texture, and overall eating quality. If your goal is to grow figs that you'll want to snack on straight from the branch, this collection is a great place to start.
Of course, no two people have exactly the same taste preferences. Some gardeners love rich, berry-like flavors, while others prefer sweet honey notes, bright acidity, or a smooth, jammy texture. Our favorites reflect our own experiences growing and tasting these varieties over many seasons, but you may discover different favorites of your own. That's part of the fun of growing figs. Every variety has something unique to offer, and these are the ones that have earned a permanent place among our personal top picks.
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Smith Fig Tree
Smith Figs are considered to be a southern delicacy, as it's one of the most impressive of the older fig varieties floating around the deep south. ...
View full detailsMalta Black Fig Tree
Malta Black is a berry-flavored fig variety with a dark purple skin and bright red inside. These figs are an absolute treat and one of the best-tas...
View full detailsLSU Strawberry Fig Tree
The LSU Strawberry Fig Tree is a variety found in the fig orchard of Louisiana State University. Although not an official release from the LSU fig ...
View full detailsLSU Scott's Black Fig Tree
LSU Scott's Black Fig is a variety developed by the Louisiana State University breeding program in the 1950s. This is a berry fig with an exquisite...
View full detailsOlympian Fig Tree
Olympian is a sugar-flavored fig variety with large fruits. It has a green to purple skin with a red interior. Olympian trees tend to be shorter an...
View full detailsGolden Rainbow Fig Tree
The Golden Rainbow Fig Tree, also known as "Ben’s Golden Riverside", is a remarkable variety cherished for its exceptional sweetness and unique app...
View full detailsLSU Hollier Fig Tree
Pronounced "ol-ee-ay," LSU Hollier is a another great fig variety developed by Louisiana State University. This variety is a unique honey-berry fig...
View full detailsItalian 258 Fig Tree
Italian 258 is a berry-flavored fig that is highly regarded among the fig community for its wonderful, complex flavor. This medium to large fruited...
View full detailsStella Fig Tree
The Stella Fig Tree is a prized Italian variety known for producing extra-large, teardrop-shaped figs with an incredibly jammy texture and rich ber...
View full detailsColl de Dama Ciutat Fig Tree
The Coll de Dama Ciutat Fig Tree is a premium Spanish variety grown on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain. The name "Ciutat" means "city", ref...
View full detailsHarry's Crete Fig Tree
Harry's Crete is a relatively-rare fig variety that originated on the Greek island of Creek, and is believed to have been brought to the US at some...
View full detailsBlack Bethlehem Fig Tree
The Black Bethlehem Fig Tree is a remarkable variety discovered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Believed to have Greek origins, this fig has garnered a...
View full detailsBattaglia Green Fig Tree
The Battaglia Green Fig Tree is a unique and flavorful variety originally discovered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Believed to be a seedling of the ...
View full detailsRockaway Green Fig Tree
The Rockaway Green Fig Tree is a remarkable Adriatic-type fig prized for its exceptional fruit quality and impressive cold tolerance. This variety ...
View full detailsDark Portuguese Fig Tree
The Dark Portuguese Fig Tree is a treasured heirloom variety with an inspiring story and exceptional performance. Originally brought to the United ...
View full detailsAtlanta Fig Tree
The Atlanta Fig is a unique heirloom variety with deep Southern roots—literally. Discovered on an old property in Atlanta, Georgia slated for devel...
View full detailsBlack Triana Fig Tree
The Black Triana Fig Tree is a vigorous, fast-growing variety of Italian origin prized for its rich, berry-like flavor and beautiful fruit. This he...
View full detailsFigoin Fig Tree
The Figoin Fig Tree (pronounced “fig-ween”), also known as the Verdino del Nord Fig, is a unique variety prized for its exceptional fruit quality a...
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