Fig tree for sale. Charming specimen. An absolute beauty and so big! BROGIOTTO NERO variety.
Brogiotto Nero Fig Tree – A Premium Black Fig for UK Gardens
The Brogiotto Nero fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brogiotto Nero’) is a highly regarded Italian variety, prized for its richly flavoured, dark-skinned fruits and reliable cropping habit. Originating from southern Europe, this cultivar produces medium-sized figs with deep purple to black skin and a vibrant strawberry-red flesh, offering a complex, honeyed sweetness that develops fully in warm, sheltered UK positions. From a horticultural perspective, Brogiotto Nero is valued for its balanced vigour and manageable growth, making it well-suited to both trained forms and open-ground planting. It performs particularly well against south-facing walls, where reflected heat encourages fruit ripening and enhances yield. Like all Ficus carica, it benefits from restricted root growth, which can improve fruit production and keep the tree compact — ideal for courtyard gardens or large containers. Deciduous in winter, it provides bold, architectural foliage through the growing season, with large, deeply lobed leaves contributing to a strong Mediterranean aesthetic. Importantly, this variety is known for its good tolerance to UK conditions, producing fruit on the current season’s growth, which increases reliability even in less predictable summers. The result is a high-quality, productive fig tree that combines ornamental structure with exceptional fruiting performance — a standout choice for gardeners seeking both visual impact and edible reward.
Fig tree in 130 litre pot. This large specimen will incur a further delivery charge in addition to the delivery charged at checkout if you are outside of East Anglia.
Measurements
Height including pot 2 metres 40cm
Span of tree 1 metre 30cm
Pot measures 65cm by 60cm depth.
Girth 50cm
Fig Trees, also known as Ficus Carica, is an Asian species of flowering plant in the mulberry family, known as the common fig. They are native to Syria and Persia and have a love for warmth! Our best advice is to trick them into thinking they’re still living happily in the Mediterranean…
Planting your Fig tree
The best time to plant your tree is early spring, and they can be planted in the ground or in containers. However, one advantage of using a container is the fact they’re moveable, so they can be protected during winter. Ideally, your soil should be fertile and well-drained. Clay heavy soil can prove to be a death sentence for your tree, so dig in plenty of organic compost. Keep pot-grown plants well-watered and feed weekly with tomato food once fruits start appearing. An annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure will keep soil fertile while suppressing weeds around the fig tree.
Pruning care
The first time that you prune your tree will be during its first winter. Here, it will need quite severe pruning, reducing its size by about one-half. The focus for pruning your fig tree at this point is on training it to remain neat and compact. It might feel a bit of a shock, but it will allow the young to establish good strong roots. Your fig probably won’t bear fruit until the second or third year, so this early pruning provides a strong head start.
Do all fig trees bear fruit?
Not all fig trees bear fruit, and this can be for several reasons. Depending on the variety, Fig trees can take anywhere from two to six years to begin producing fruit. Those mature enough to produce fruit can take up to two months from fruit formation to optimal ripeness. In this instance, it’s simply a case of waiting and being patient! Another reason for Fig trees not bearing fruit is stress. Yes, believe it or not, stress is the main reason why figs don’t ripen. These types of trees are extremely susceptible to stress, which causes them to slow down or even stop ripening their fruit. The most common stress is lack of water in high-heat conditions. Fig trees have a shallow root system, and irrigation is extremely important. Also, if they don’t receive an adequate water supply, the fruit will struggle to ripen.
Fig trees are a wonderful addition to any garden and given the right love and attention will not only look beautiful but will taste it too!
