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Price :£45.95
First introduced in Bavaria, Bayernfeite Violetta (Ficus carica 'Bauernfeite Violetta') is a unique fig, as not only does it have luscious, sweet dark red flesh with a superb flavour it is also extremely hardy to -20C. It can mature early in late July and is a very heavy cropping variety. A taste of the Meditteranean or the Alps. Fig trees make an attractive garden tree, with its strong branch structure creating an interesting appearance. Figs from this tree are exceptionally tasty brownish-purple fruit, which is produced twice a year, in late spring and again in late summer. Folklore states that the Greeks, the Spartans and athletes included figs as their staple diet, as it increased their strength and swiftness. In fact, in ancient Greece it was forbidded to export figs. During the time of the Roamn Empire, in Latin mythology, it was dedicated to Bacchus (Dionysus) the 'jolly god' who was supposed to have gained his vigor from the fig tree. Figs were used in religious ceremonies. In fact, figs were held sacred by the Romans because the wolf that suckled Romulus and Remus rested under a Fig tree. Figs were offered as presents during the celebrations of the first day of the year by Romans. The inhabitants of Cyrene crowned themselves with wreaths of Figs when sacrificing to Saturn, as he was said to have discovered the the fruit. The fig was considered an antidote against poison. Much interesting history that will make your Fig tree a worthy addition to your garden. Expect a final height of between 5m and 7m (15ft and 21ft). Type of Fig: Eating Time of Picking: Early Season Fig Bayernfeige Violetta Turkey is sold as a 0.75 metre high tree in a 5 litre container for year round planting. We will include a message card included at no additional cost if required. ENGRAVED LABELS (opens up in same window) are very popular and make your tree gift that bit special. Got something nice to say? Then set it in copper. Your message can be engraved into an attractive copper label that stays with the tree. These will certainly last as long as the tree does and very useful to keep your sentiment alive every time the label is viewed.
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