Ficus carica 'Dauphine' - Violette Dauphine Fig shrub The flowers are followed by

The flowers are followed by striking blue fruits that are surrounded by purple calyx

colourful peeling bark which becomes even more striking in the winter

used in decoration and the seeds are a major source of pine nuts in commerce

native to the Middle East

Ficus carica 'Dauphine' - Violette Dauphine Fig shrub The flowers are followed byDescription Specification Gift wrap The Dauphine fig also known as the Grise de Tarascon is a slightly flattened, large fruited variety. The fruits are a violet dark blue colour with a slight velvety grey covering. The Violette Dauphine Fig is self fertile and very hardy. It is quite vigorous in growth. The fig is a well known fruit, cultivated since ancient times and grows wild in dry and sunny areas. It is mostly cultivated around the world for its