This warm climate fig is well suited for growing in hot, humid locations. The fruit is up to 2.5 inches long with dark purple glossy skin and high sugar content. The edible flesh is light strawberry colored. LSU Purple Fig typically produces fruit the first year it’s planted, and the fruit quality continues to improve as the tree ages. LSU Purple Figs reach maturity in only five years. Once mature, it will produce three distinct crops: a light crop on old wood in early spring, a heavy main crop during the summer and a fall crop that can persist into December. Zones: 7 - 10 Years to Bear: 1 - 2 after planting Sunlight: Full Sun Pollination: Self-Pollinating Soil pH Level: 6.0 - 6.5 Mature Height: 8-10 ft. Mature Width: 8-10 ft.