Fig Tree (LSU Purple)

The LSU Purple is another excellent fig to come from the LSU fig breeding program. It is very adaptable to many climate types. It will produce large breba and main crops. The fruit is up to 2.5 inches long with dark purple, glossy skin and high sugar content. The flesh is light strawberry colored and said to have sweet, caramel-flavored figs. LSU Purple Fig typically produces fruit the first year it’s planted, and the fruit quality continues to improve as the tree ages. LSU Purple Figs reach maturity in only five years. At maturity the LSU Purple Fig tree will grow to between 8 and 10 feet tall and wide. They are self-fertile so only one is required to produce an abundant harvest.

Planting & Care

At a Glance – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
Size: 12–15 ft at maturity
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: July–September
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9

Planting & Care – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree

Site Selection

Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.

Soil Preparation

Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Ideal soil pH: 6.0–7.0.

Planting Instructions

Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
Water deeply and mulch with 2–3 inches of organic matter.
Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1–2 years.
Deep water 1–2 times per week in heat or drought.
Peaches are medium feeders—use a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.

Pruning & Graft Management

Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.

Harvest & Use

Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.

General Tips

Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
Leaf curl–resistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.