Black Mission Fig Tree Shipped in Soil, Five Gallon Container Plant one now! Black Mission fig is a favorite. The fruit has purplish-black skin with strawberry- colored flesh and rich flavor. Heavy bearing, long-lived, large tree. Use your figs for fresh eating, canning or drying. Only needs about 100 hours chilling, yet hardy to about USDA zone 7 and all higher zones. Self-fruitful. Hardy to USDA zone 7 and higher. Shipped potted in soil to ensure the best possible start when planted in yard or garden.