Petite Negri Information

A small purple fig with strawberry pulp distinguished by its late ripening--often in December or January. Oblate-spherical to pyriform with a short, thick neck. Not hardy. Fruit is sweet and rich when not damaged by frost. (004)

An unidentified fig introduced by Mike McConkey of Edible Landscaping. This fig is Negronne: The name Petite Negri was given Ischia Black by a Frenchman in the late 19th century. It was eventually imported into the U.S. and became confused with Negronne in a commercial nursery. (An understandable error since the very young, reddish-brown fruit is easily confused with that of Negronne.) (006)

A medium to large black fig introduced by Mike McConkey of Edible Landscaping in the 1980s. Good flavor. Its leaves resemble those of Bordeaux. Alabama Extension horticulturists have not been successful in fruiting it, but descriptions and photographs by others suggest it is either a Bordeaux or a sport of it. (004)

Dwarf) Large, Purple-Black, Dark Center (2crops) (012)

A dwarf that is commonly recommended for container growing; two-cropper. (036)

Large black fig with excellent flavor. One of the best producers for pot culture. The dwarf plant is very productive. Similar to Black Mission fig, but hardier and produces an early and late crop. Outside culture in zone 7-9. inside anywhere. (003)

Both "Peter's Honey" and "Petit Negri" appear to be losers and probably should not be grown in the Puget Sound Region. [Puget Sound] (092)

Petite Negri
Additional Information
A small purple fig with strawberry pulp distinguished by its late ripening--often in December or January. Oblate-spherical to pyriform with a short, thick neck. Not hardy. Fruit is sweet and rich when not damaged by frost. (004) An unidentified fig introduced by Mike McConkey of Edible Landscaping. This fig is Negronne: The name Petite Negri was given Ischia Black by a Frenchman in the late 19th century. It was eventually imported into the U.S. and became confused with Negronne in a commercial nursery. (An understandable error since the very young, reddish-brown fruit is easily confused with that of Negronne.) (006) A medium to large black fig introduced by Mike McConkey of Edible Landscaping in the 1980s. Good flavor. Its leaves resemble those of Bordeaux. Alabama Extension horticulturists have not been successful in fruiting it, but descriptions and photographs by others suggest it is either a Bordeaux or a sport of it. (004) Dwarf) Large, Purple-Black, Dark Center (2crops) (012) A dwarf that is commonly recommended for container growing; two-cropper. (036) Large black fig with excellent flavor. One of the best producers for pot culture. The dwarf plant is very productive. Similar to Black Mission fig, but hardier and produces an early and late crop. Outside culture in zone 7-9. inside anywhere. (003) Both "Peter's Honey" and "Petit Negri" appear to be losers and probably should not be grown in the Puget Sound Region. [Puget Sound] (092)