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Figs
Bellone Fig
✓ VerifiedAlso known as: Bellona, Figue de Nice, Noire de Nice
France (traditional)
Bellone is documented, per French Wikipedia's reference table of fig variety synonyms, under the alternate names Bellona, Figue de Nice, and Noire de Nice — meaning the separately-listed "Figue de Nice" entry in this database likely represents the same underlying variety, worth flagging honestly as a probable duplicate rather than a genuinely distinct cultivar.
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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 productive; standard fig care, similar to most traditional French regional varieties.
Recommendations
A genuine entry point into France's deep, historically rich tradition of regional fig varieties beyond internationally famous names.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with rich, satisfying flavor typical of well-regarded traditional French common fig types
Quick facts
Skin color
Variable, typically green to brown
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
100