Black Mission Fig Live Plant – 3–8"+ Tall – 2" Pot – Ficus carica

Black Mission Fig (Ficus carica) is a deciduous fruit tree known for its dark purplish-black figs and strawberry-colored flesh. It is a popular edible fig variety suitable for fresh eating and drying, with a productive fruiting habit in appropriate growing conditions.

This listing includes 1 live Black Mission Fig plant in a 2-inch square pot, with a seller-provided shipping height of 3–8+ inches. Plant size can vary between batches. The tree prefers full sun, medium watering, and well-draining growing conditions and is listed for USDA Zones 7–10.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Dormant Plant Notice:
During winter, Black Mission Fig plants may ship dormant without leaves. This is a normal seasonal condition for this deciduous fruit tree.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Black Mission Fig Live Plant: Ficus carica variety producing edible figs with purplish-black skin and strawberry-colored flesh.
• Shipping Size: 3–8+ inches tall at time of shipping, with size varying between batches.
• Pot Size: Ships in a 2-inch square pot.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun for productive growth.
• Fruit: Known for a flavorful edible fig suitable for fresh eating or drying.
• Seasonal Condition: May ship dormant and leafless during winter because it is a deciduous fig tree.

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Black Mission Fig plant
• 2-inch square pot
• Potted live starter plant

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Black Mission Fig / Fig Tree
Scientific Name: Ficus carica
Plant Type: Hardy edible fruit tree
Life Cycle: Perennial / deciduous
Flower/Fruit Color: Purplish-black skin with strawberry-colored flesh
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Clay, loam, peat, or sand
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 7–10
Growth Habit: Tree
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Shipping Size: 3–8+ inches tall at time of shipping
Pot Size: 2-inch square pot
Pack Quantity: 1 plant
Foliage: Deciduous
Fruit Use: Fresh eating and drying
Climate: Subtropical, temperate, tropical

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Black Mission Fig?
Black Mission Fig is listed as suitable for USDA Zones 7–10.

2. Does Black Mission Fig need full sun?
Yes. The listing specifies full sun as the preferred light exposure.

3. How much water does Black Mission Fig need?
The supplied information lists medium watering needs. Water requirements can vary according to climate, soil, and growing conditions.

4. What is the growth habit of Black Mission Fig?
Black Mission Fig is a deciduous fruit tree that develops woody branches and produces edible figs.

5. Can Black Mission Fig be grown in a container?
The plant is supplied in a 2-inch pot as a starter plant. The listing does not specifically provide mature container-growing guidance, so container suitability beyond the starter stage is not specified.