The Panache fig (also known as the Tiger fig) is a visually striking, self-fertile variety famous for its unique green and yellow striped skin and sweet, jammy, berry-flavored pulp. It thrives in hot, dry climates (USDA Zones 8–10) and is best eaten fresh.
Flavor Profile & Characteristics
- Taste: Exceptionally sweet with a rich, complex berry flavor often described as tasting like raspberry or strawberry jam.
- Texture: Soft and jammy with a melting mouthfeel.
- Appearance: Small-to-medium, pear-shaped figs with candy-cane-like green and yellow stripes on the outside, and a deep blood-red or dark raspberry interior.
- Ripening: Late harvest season (typically August through October or November).
Tree Care & Growing Info
- Chill Hours: Requires about 100 hours of chilling (temperatures below 45°F).
- Size: Can reach 12–20 feet in the ground but is easily kept smaller with pruning or when grown in containers .
- Sunlight: Requires at least 8 hours of full sun daily .Care: Requires a long, warm growing season and performs best in hot, dry climates. They have low split resistance, meaning they can split or rot in high-humidity or rainy weather.
Panache Rooted Cutting
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