CDD Blanca (often referred to as Col de Dame Blanc or Coll de Dama Blanca) is a highly prized gourmet fig variety originating from France and Spain. Known for its remarkable texture, the fig produces an incredibly dense, thick, and gooey pulp that resembles preserves or a rich fig cake.
 
Tree Characteristics
Name Meaning: "Col de Dame" translates to "Collar of a Lady" in French, referring to the fig's elegant, elongated neck.
Type: Common fig type; it is self-fertile and does not require the Blastophaga wasp to produce fruit.
Hardiness: Generally thrives in USDA zones 8–10, but can be grown in cooler climates (Zones 7 and lower) with winter protection or greenhouse setups.
Resistance: Highly valued for its resistance to sour fig, fruit rot, and nematodes, and boasts excellent rain and split resistance.
 
Flavor & Texture Profile
Texture: The flesh is exceptionally thick, dense, and "gooey" with very few seeds, giving it a premium mouthfeel.
Flavor Profile: It features a complex, rich berry and honey sweetness with subtle fruity undertones and a tangy, refreshing finish.
Drying capability: When left to dry and shrivel slightly on the tree, the flavor intensely deepens, developing complex dark brown sugar and molasses notes.
VariationsBlanca/Negra: Certain lineages (often called CdD Blanca-Negra) can produce both light-skinned (green/yellow) and dark-skinned (purple/black) figs on the exact same tree. The dark versions often feature an even deeper, rich berry flavor