{"product_id":"black-mission-fig","title":"Black Mission Fig Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep purple-black skin, jammy strawberry-red flesh, centuries of reputation — the Black Mission is the fig every other fig is measured against.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarried to California by Franciscan missionaries in the 1700s, the Black Mission fig has earned its place over centuries. The teardrop fruit ripens to a near-black purple with a soft, syrupy interior and a rich, raisin-sweet depth that intensifies when dried. Eat it warm off the branch, halved on a cheese board with burrata, baked into a tart, or turned into preserves that'll ruin store-bought jam for you forever. As a tree it's vigorous, forgiving, and one of the most rewarding fruits a home gardener can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Mission is the fig that made California famous — and it earns that reputation every single season. In a good year it delivers two crops: an early breba crop on last season's wood, then a heavier main crop from summer into fall. It's self-fertile (no second tree, no fig wasp needed), heat-loving, and drought-tolerant once established — ripening sugar-rich fruit where most tree fruits struggle. Left to its own devices it becomes a sprawling, sculptural specimen with bold lobed leaves and smooth gray bark. Keep it pruned and it thrives in a large container, making it portable in colder zones. This is a tree that rewards patience with some of the sweetest fruit you'll ever pick at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 8+ hours daily; essential for fruit ripening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, infrequent watering; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to 10–15°F; roots survive colder temps with mulching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — one of the most forgiving fruit trees you can grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly toxic to cats and dogs — sap and leaves can cause skin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to control size; takes hard pruning well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–30 ft in-ground; 6–8 ft in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near-black skin, jammy red flesh; sweet, raisin-rich flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two crops — early summer (breba) + late summer through fall (main)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Fertile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — no pollinator needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10 outdoors; container-friendly in all zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft. \/ Single \/ Bush","offer_id":50051155362040,"sku":"EDB-FIG-BLA-23-3G","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Single \/ Bush","offer_id":50051155394808,"sku":"EDB-FIG-BLA-NA-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Single \/ Tree","offer_id":50051155427576,"sku":"EDI-FIG-BTR-23-3G","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon \/ 2-Pack \/ Tree","offer_id":50051155460344,"sku":"EDI-FIG-BTR-23-3G-FTRPACK","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single \/ Bush","offer_id":50051155493112,"sku":"EDB-FIG-BLA-NA-1G","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/Black_Mission_Fig_fruit_branch.jpg?v=1784840707","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/black-mission-fig","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}