Cherry Figs | What are they? And the few varieties that fall under this category.

Updated: Oct 16, 2022

What is a Cherry fig?!

The cherry fig flavor profile is just simply that-- berry figs that have a cherry flavor.

It's not uncommon for fig berry flavors to be very similar to a raspberry or a strawberry, so when you get something cherry flavored, it can be quite a nice surprise. I also typically associate some acidity with this profile. Most figs that aren't caprified (pollinated) don't have much acidity, but these tend to.

Without a doubt, the fig that I think of the most in this profile is Cavaliere. It's an Italian heirloom fig that's of a good size and is one of the best tasting figs available. Unfortunately it can split, but I'm now trialing it in the ground instead of in a container to see if things change.

Hative d'Argenteuil is probably the other that embodies this profile so well. Really nice berry flavor, early, reliable and a great performer in humid climates. One of my best figs.

San Biagio - This one is still relatively new, but another Italian heirloom. Intense acidic cherry flavor in an early to ripen package from Pomona Gardens in Italy.