Roxborough Purple Fig

This fig tree is in Roxborough, a neighborhood in Philadelphia.

"Purple Rox" is a remarkable tree. Cold hardy enough to survive Philadelphia winters without protection, it grows back each spring with extraordinary vigor. In a good year it produces over 1,000 figs — an amazing bounty.

The fruit has deep, dark purple skin giving way to rich purple flesh inside. The flavor is exceptional.

The exact origin of this tree is unknown. But its strength, its productivity, and its flavor suggest a tree that has been cherished with seedlings shared for years.