Description

Blue Provence (Adam Fig) Fig Cutting

Type: Common Fig (Does Not Require Pollination)

About This Variety

Blue Provence is a historic European fig variety that has earned a reputation for its beautiful fruit, outstanding flavor, and vigorous growth. In some regions, particularly Australia, this fig is also known as the Adam Fig, though the two names are often used interchangeably depending on local tradition and history.

Regardless of the name, this is a truly special variety that combines excellent fruit quality with a fascinating heritage.

The fruit is medium to large in size and develops stunning blue-violet skin, often displaying subtle striping that enhances its visual appeal. When fully ripe, the interior reveals a deep purplish-red pulp that is sweet, juicy, and packed with flavor.

The flavor is rich and satisfying, making Blue Provence an excellent choice for fresh eating right off the tree. The fruit is also well suited for drying, preserves, and other culinary uses due to its excellent sweetness and texture.

One of the most impressive features of this variety is its foliage. Blue Provence produces enormous leaves that can give the tree a dramatic tropical appearance, making it an attractive landscape specimen even when not fruiting.

The tree itself is vigorous, productive, and adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Its spreading growth habit allows it to develop into a beautiful and productive specimen tree capable of producing generous crops year after year.

Historically, the variety traces its roots back to Europe, particularly France, where it was cultivated for generations before being introduced to other parts of the world. In Australia, immigrant communities helped preserve and spread the variety, contributing to its reputation and alternative name.

Blue Provence ripens during the mid-season window, providing excellent fruit after many early varieties and before the latest season cultivars begin producing.

As a common fig, Blue Provence does not require pollination and reliably produces fruit in areas where the fig wasp is not present.

Its combination of beautiful blue-violet fruit, deep red pulp, excellent flavor, giant leaves, and rich history makes Blue Provence one of the most interesting and rewarding varieties for collectors and backyard growers alike.

For growers seeking a fig that offers both exceptional fruit and a fascinating story, Blue Provence is an outstanding addition to any collection.

Recommended Growing Zones

USDA Zones 7-10

• Also known as Adam Fig
• Historic European heirloom
• Common fig requiring no pollination
• Beautiful blue-violet skin
• Deep purplish-red interior
• Sweet and juicy flavor
• Mid-season ripening
• Huge tropical-looking leaves
• Vigorous and productive
• Excellent collector variety

Don’t let the growing zones discourage you. Fig trees can be successfully grown in containers and many growers enjoy fresh figs well outside the recommended zones. Growing in a pot allows you to move the tree to a protected location during winter and control its size.

You Will Receive

• One unrooted Blue Provence (Adam Fig) cutting
• Approximately 6-8 inches long
• Minimum of 3 buds (nodes)
• Thickness will typically range from pencil size to Sharpie-marker size or larger unless otherwise noted
• Taken from a healthy, mature tree

Rooting Instructions

Rooting instructions are included in the listing photos. Please review them before purchasing.

Propagation Disclaimer

Rooting success depends on many factors including temperature, humidity, rooting method, growing medium, sanitation, and grower experience.

Because rooting conditions are beyond our control after delivery, we cannot offer refunds, replacements, or credits for cuttings that fail to root.

Shipping

Cuttings are carefully packaged to help ensure they arrive in excellent condition.

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