{"product_id":"ficus-carica-precose-de-dalmatie-15cm-40cm","title":"Ficus carica Précoce de Dalmatie (Early Fig Tree) - H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"ficus-carica-precose-dalmatie\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍇 Dark purple figs from June-July • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm • ❄️ Hardy -10°C • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Précoce de Dalmatie'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Mediterranean fig tree especially valued for its earliness — it produces dark purple figs from June-July, several weeks before most other varieties. Hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and perfectly suited for container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAn easy-to-grow Mediterranean fruit shrub for a sunny balcony or terrace. Discover it in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruitiers-aromatiques\"\u003efruit and aromatic plants\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003ebalconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE FIGUIER CHOISIR ? --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-ficus-carica\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich fig tree variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fig tree has its strengths — earliness, hardiness, compactness, or ornamental foliage. Here’s how the \u003cstrong\u003ePrécoce de Dalmatie\u003c\/strong\u003e ranks in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ficus-carica\"\u003eour fig tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Précoce de Dalmatie'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — harvest from June-July, dark purple figs, very productive. The earliest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-panache-15cm-40cm\"\u003eFicus carica 'Panaché'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — unique green and cream marbled foliage, edible figs. The most ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy\"\u003eFicus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very productive dwarf variety, ideal for small spaces. The most compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-brown-turkey-15cm-40cm\"\u003eFicus carica 'Brown Turkey'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very hardy down to -15 °C, brown-purple figs. The most cold-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-bornholm-15cm-40cm\"\u003eFicus carica 'Bornholm'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact habit, dark purple figs, ideal for balconies. The balanced version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Précoce de Dalmatie is the ideal choice if you want an early harvest — its figs arrive as early as June, while other varieties fruit later in August-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Précoce de Dalmatie'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Mediterranean plant — sunlight is its primary condition for abundant fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade — at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny balcony or terrace, facing south or southwest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e resistant down to -10 °C — can stay outside year-round in mild regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained — potting soil for fruit trees or enriched universal potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 30–40 cm diameter for good root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe sunnier the exposure, the earlier and more abundant the harvest. A north-facing balcony is not suitable — direct sunlight is needed for the figs to ripen properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 times per week in summer, reduced in winter. More regular watering during fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e pot must have drainage holes — no standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light pruning in late winter (February-March) to maintain a compact shape and stimulate fruiting. Do not prune in autumn — fruit buds are already formed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2–3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWater more regularly during fig formation and growth — lack of water causes premature fruit drop before maturity. Check our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant care guide\u003c\/a\u003e to get off to a good start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large dark green lobed leaves and dark purple figs create a generous and aesthetic Mediterranean composition from early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn an urban vegetable garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with lavender, rosemary, or thyme for a coherent and productive \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eMediterranean urban garden\u003c\/a\u003e corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit duo:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cassissier-little-black-sugar-bio-o23cm-h50cm\"\u003eorganic Blackcurrant\u003c\/a\u003e to stagger the harvests — figs in June-July, blackcurrants in July-August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural terracotta or wood — warm materials enhance its Mediterranean character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts early ripening makes it a strategic plant for a productive terrace — its figs arrive as early as June when other fruit trees are still flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune at the end of winter, not in autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fruit buds for the first harvest (June-July) are already formed on last year’s wood by autumn. Autumn pruning would remove them and you would miss the early harvest. Always wait until February-March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater more during fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e — from June to August, maintain regular watering. A substrate that dries out too much during fig growth causes premature fruit drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient for the first harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — a young plant takes 2 to 3 years before producing significantly. The earliness of the variety is fully expressed once the shrub is well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it during the first years\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hardy once established, it can suffer from frost before being well rooted. A winter cover or moving it to a sheltered spot is enough for the first two seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — after 2 to 3 years of growth, the fig tree develops a deep root system that allows it to endure dry periods without watering. Before that, do not neglect watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e — the figs are edible and the plant is safe for animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Early Dalmatian'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early fig tree, Dalmatian fig tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2–3 m in a pot (manageable by pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — minimum 4 to 6 hours of sun per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e resistant down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark purple figs, first harvest from June-July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy (annual pruning recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity for animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Urban vegetable garden \/ Sunny balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e earliest variety in the catalog, harvest from June-July, dark purple figs, Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Fruit production naturally varies depending on exposure, plant age, and season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56715947671817,"sku":"33071","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ficus-carica-precose-de-dalmatie-figuier-precoce-o15-cm-h40-cm-verdeia-4270415.png?v=1769537881","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-early-from-dalmatia-15cm-40cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}