Fig Pastillier

The Pastillier fig is a storied French variety with roots tracing back centuries to the Mediterranean region. This heirloom cultivar earned its name from its remarkable sweetness and dense texture—qualities that made it ideal for drying and creating pastilles, traditional French confections. Visually striking, Pastillier figs display a deep purple-black exterior with subtle ribbing that catches the light. The skin carries an elegant bloom, giving it a sophisticated matte finish. When split open, the interior reveals a stunning amber to reddish-brown flesh studded with tiny seeds, creating a jewel-like appearance that hints at the richness within. The flavor profile is exceptionally complex and concentrated. Expect notes of honey, caramel, and dried stone fruit with subtle undertones of anise and fig leaf. The flesh is dense and meaty, with a syrupy sweetness that intensifies as the fruit ripens. This depth of flavor makes Pastillier exceptional both fresh and dried, and it's particularly prized by chefs and home preservers seeking a fig with genuine character and culinary versatility. A true heirloom treasure, Pastillier represents the pinnacle of fig breeding for flavor and aesthetic appeal.

• Latin Name: Ficus Carica
• Plant type: Fruit Tree
• Sun: Full
• Soil: Variable
• Hardiness: 15°F - With Care. Varies
• Size at Maturity: Variable 8’ to 30’
• Growth rate: Fast
• Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
• Dormancy: Deciduous