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black fig trees for sale

Looking for black fig trees for sale in New Zealand? Whether you're starting a new orchard, adding to your home garden, or searching for the perfect fruiting tree for your backyard, black fig trees are a standout option. Known for their rich, sweet flavour and deep purple-black skin, black fig varieties thrive in our Kiwi climate, producing abundant crops each summer. At our nursery, we offer an exceptional selection of black fig trees and can help you find the ideal variety to suit your garden and lifestyle.

Ficus Black Knight growing in a pot with lush, dark foliage.

Ficus Black Knight

Ficus ‘Black Knight’ is a striking indoor plant characterised by its large, glossy leaves, which range from deep green to nearly black tones. This bold rubber plant adds a dramatic, modern touch to interior spaces and thrives in bright, indirect light. It’s low-maintenance, air-purifying, and well-suited to homes and offices alike. Ficus ‘Black Knight’ grows upright and can reach over a metre tall indoors, making it an excellent choice for statement pots and stylish interiors.

From $37.19

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Nyssa sylvatica (Sour Gum)

Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its glossy green foliage and spectacular autumn colour. In New Zealand gardens it transforms into vibrant shades of red and orange, creating a striking seasonal display. The elegant form and strong branching structure make it a standout feature tree. Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) is ideal for larger gardens where year round interest and autumn colour are desired.

From $557.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 8.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Large Black Rage Phormium in a garden with black foliage.
Phormium 'Black Rage'

Phormium 'Black Rage' is a striking New Zealand native flax known for its bold, upright leaves in deep shades of dark purple to near black. This...

From$21.39
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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

Fruiting plants respond well to fruit tree fertiliser with better quality produce, higher yields, and a much healthier and brighter looking plant...

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Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub in a garden with black and green foliage.
Coprosma 'Black Cloud' (Black Coprosma)

Coprosma 'Black Cloud' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its deep near black foliage and compact growth habit. Well suited to New Zealand...

From$16.95
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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black'

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black' is a dramatic perennial renowned for its intensely dark foliage that provides exceptional contrast and year round...

From$22.01
Prumnopitys taxifolia (Matai) juvenile tree growing as a specimen in a park.
Prumnopitys taxifolia (Matai)

Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as Matai or Black Pine, is a stately, NZ native tree with quite different juvenile and adult forms. The...

From$309.51
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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

From$270.40
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Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage...

From$270.40
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Fig 'French Sugar'

Fig 'French Sugar' is a premium fig variety known for its exceptionally sweet flavour and smooth textured fruit. It performs very well in New Zealand...

From$136.04
Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) growing on a stone wall with colourful foliage.
Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences...

From$19.25
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2m wide Black Polythene

This polythene is 80 microns thick, very durable, and suits a host of different uses. Please enquire about larger sizes and heavier grades.

From$254.60
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Fig Mrs Williams

Fig Mrs Williams produces fruit with a purple-brown skin and amber-red flesh. The fruit are of large size and produced early season. It grows as a...

From$28.91
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1m wide Black Polythene

This polythene is 80 microns thick, very durable, and suits a host of different uses. Please enquire about larger sizes and heavier grades.

From$138.40
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Fuscospora solandri (Black Beech)

Commonly known as Black Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which are held densely in...

From$270.40
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Fig 'Brunswick'

Fig Brunswick is a popular fig variety known for its large, sweet fruit and reliable performance in New Zealand conditions. It produces green to...

From$28.91
Camellia 'Black Magic' red flower.
Camellia Black Magic

Camellia 'Black Magic' is a dramatic evergreen shrub known for its deep red, almost black blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers striking...

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A Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig) specimen tree with lush, green foliage.
Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig, Hill's Fig) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its dense glossy green foliage and excellent screening ability...

From$16.49
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Fig 'Brown Turkey'

Fig Brown Turkey is one of the most popular fig varieties in New Zealand, valued for its reliable crops and sweet, richly flavoured fruit. It...

From$52.37
Stunning Wisteria 'Black Dragon' purple and pink flowers.
Wisteria Black Dragon

Wisteria ‘Black Dragon’ is a spectacular flowering climber renowned for its double deep violet purple flowers that hang in dramatic cascading...

From$27.53
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

From$387.55
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Camellia 'Black Lace'

Camellia 'Black Lace' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its deep velvety red blooms set against glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Camellia 'Black Tie'

Camellia 'Black Tie' is a sophisticated evergreen shrub admired for its large formal deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...

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Black Doris' plums.
Plum Black Doris

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

From$340.69
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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

From$387.55
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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Jute Tree Tie

The Jute Tree Tie is non-abrasive and very popular because it wont cause tree damage. The 50 mm wide fabric is heavy duty and designed to support...

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Ficus Black Knight

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Why Choose Black Fig Trees?

Black figs are celebrated for their distinctive taste, luscious texture, and versatility in both fresh eating and cooking. These trees are generally hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and suit a wide range of planting conditions—from backyard gardens to larger fruit orchards. With the right care, your black fig tree will reward you with delicious, homegrown fruit for years to come.

Our Range of Black Fig Varieties

We proudly offer several premium black fig varieties for New Zealand gardeners. If you’re after a classic, reliable fruiting tree, take a closer look at our Fig Black Malta, renowned for its abundance of succulent, sweet fruit. For those who prefer a truly rich flavour, Fig Sweet Black is a must-try, offering exceptionally sweet figs that are perfect for eating fresh or preserving.

Searching for something different? The robust Fig Black Pouta is prized for its hardiness and excellent fruit set, making it an ideal choice for both new and experienced gardeners. Whichever variety you select, you’ll enjoy reliable crops with minimal fuss, so you can enjoy the true taste of summer, direct from your garden.

Planting and Growing Black Fig Trees

Black fig trees are well-suited to New Zealand’s varied climates, as long as they’re planted in sunny, well-drained spots. They perform best in areas with warm summers but can also handle cooler conditions with proper care. We recommend planting your tree where it will receive at least six hours of sun each day. Mulching and regular watering during dry spells will help your tree flourish, and a yearly prune will keep it in top shape and productive.

Our team is happy to offer expert advice on getting the best from your black fig, from choosing the right variety to ongoing care.

More Options for Fig and Ficus Lovers

If you enjoy darker-hued or striking foliage plants, take a look at our Ficus Black Knight—an elegant indoor plant with glossy, near-black leaves. For gardeners seeking easy-care hedging or a lush black-accented shrub, our Pittosporum Irish Luck (Black Matipo) offers a touch of native character and year-round interest.

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Browse our range of black fig trees for sale today and bring home a reliable, productive fruit tree that will delight for generations. Enjoy the unique flavour and rewarding harvest of homegrown figs by selecting from our premium selection, and trust our local expertise for a planting success from season to season.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

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