{"product_id":"ficus-carica-bornholm-15cm-40cm","title":"Ficus carica Bornholm (Compact Fig Tree) - H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"ficus-carica-bornholm\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍇 Dark purple figs • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm • ❄️ Hardy -10°C • 🪴 Moderate growth • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Bornholm'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most compact fig tree variety and the easiest to manage in a pot. Its moderate growth allows it to reach a maximum of 1.5 to 2 m — compared to 2 to 3 m for other varieties — making it the ideal choice for small balconies, terraces, or spaces where a large plant can’t be managed. It produces tasty dark purple figs without spreading out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eA Mediterranean fruit shrub designed for small spaces. 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 to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fig tree has its strengths — compactness, hardiness, earliness, or ornamental foliage. Here’s how the \u003cstrong\u003eBornholm\u003c\/strong\u003e fits into \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 'Bornholm'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — compact habit, moderate growth, dark purple figs, adult size 1.5–2 m. The easiest to manage in a pot.\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 — even more compact dwarf variety, very productive. The smallest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-precose-de-dalmatie-15cm-40cm\"\u003eFicus carica 'Précoce de Dalmatie'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest from June-July, dark purple figs. The earliest.\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 — ultra-Hardy down to -15 °C. The most cold-resistant.\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. The most ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Bornholm is the balanced choice — compact without being dwarf, productive without being invasive. If you’re unsure between varieties and space is limited, this is the one.\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 \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Bornholm'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Mediterranean fig tree — but like all fig trees, it needs sun to produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade — minimum 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e small sunny balcony or terrace, very bright windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy down to -10 °C — can stay outdoors year-round in regions with mild to moderate winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\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 25–30 cm diameter — slightly smaller than other varieties thanks to its more compact growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts moderate growth does not require intensive regular pruning — a few light cuts in late winter are enough to maintain its compact shape. This is one of its main advantages compared to other fig trees.\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 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the soil 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 frequent 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 compact growth. Do not prune in autumn.\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 regularly during fig formation and growth — lack of water causes premature dropping. 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 compact growth makes it an ideal plant for small space arrangements where every centimeter counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a small balcony:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 25–30 cm terracotta pot, it creates a productive Mediterranean corner without taking up much space. Find our ideas in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003eset up my balcony\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a compact arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with lavender or thyme in an adjacent pot for a coherent and aromatic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003emini Mediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 dark purple figs create an elegant contrast with the green foliage in late summer — a decorative and edible composition at once.\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\u003eIts moderate growth is an advantage, not a limitation\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike other fig trees that can reach 2 to 3 m and require regular pruning, the Bornholm naturally stays between 1.5 and 2 m. Less work, same production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune at the end of winter, not in autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruit buds form on last year’s wood starting in autumn. Always wait until February-March to prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater more during fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e — from July to September, maintain regular watering to prevent premature fig drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient for the first harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 to 3 years are needed before significant production. The compactness of the variety fully expresses itself once the shrub is well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it during the first years\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardy down to -10 °C once established, it can suffer frost during the first two seasons. A frost cloth or moving it to a light shelter is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e — the figs are edible and the plant is safe for pets.\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 'Bornholm'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact fig tree, Bornholm 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 1.5–2 m in pot (moderate growth)\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 hardy down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark purple figs, harvest July-September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy (light annual pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity for pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Urban vegetable garden \/ Compact balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e most compact variety in the catalog, naturally moderate growth, manageable adult size, dark purple figs\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":56715947344137,"sku":"33067","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ficus-carica-bornholm-figuier-compact-o15-cm-h40-cm-verdeia-6925947.png?v=1769537913","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/fig-tree-bornholm-15cm-40cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}