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Figs
Amber Fig
✓ VerifiedUnited States (collector-circulated)
I was not able to find documented origin history for Amber through available research beyond its likely descriptive reference to flesh or skin color. If you have a source for this variety's background, it can be corrected with real information.
Submitted by @system · 2 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
~100 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile (common fig); does not need a pollinator.
Care info
Moderately vigorous and reasonably productive; standard fig care, spread mainly through collector networks rather than commercial nurseries.
Recommendations
A straightforward, dependable choice for genuinely good classic amber-fleshed sweetness.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and honeyed with rich amber flesh
Quick facts
Skin color
Variable, typically green to brown
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
100