Coll De Dame Mutante Fig is a striking Spanish cultivar discovered by Carlos in October 2016 that brings visual drama to any fig garden. This medium-sized fig captures attention with its remarkable colorful striping patterns that shift toward purple as the fruit matures, paired with a jammy interior that delivers dark berry flavors with subtle complexity. Self-fertile and adapted to full sun conditions, it produces late in the season with a signature pronounced neck that distinguishes the entire CDD family. The fruit skin is moderately thick, and while rain resistance is low, the flavor payoff makes it worth the extra attention.
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This Spanish discovery stands out for its visually striking bicolor striping that evolves as the fruit ripens, eventually deepening toward purple tones. The jammy interior reveals sophisticated dark berry notes tinged with acidity and complemented by subtle flavor layers that linger on the palate. Late-season ripening and self-fertility make it a reliable producer, though gardeners in wet climates should provide shelter to protect the delicate fruit from splitting.
Fresh consumption is where this fig truly shines. The jammy texture and sophisticated dark berry character with subtle acidity make it exceptional eaten straight from the tree, where the visual striping adds visual appeal to the eating experience. The balanced sweetness and complexity also suggest it would be stunning in preserves or as a centerpiece in a cheese board, though its late-season ripening means fresh eating is the primary draw for most growers.
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From mildly to very sweet, with distinct berry notes complemented by a touch of acidity. They often feature subtle complexity, with additional layers of flavor that enhance their rich and balanced profile.
Watch for the distinctive color shift from striped to deeper purple tones as the signal of ripeness. The fruit will feel slightly soft when gently squeezed and the flesh beneath the moderately thick skin will yield to pressure. Because this is a late-season variety with a small eye opening, timing matters; harvest when the striping becomes less visible and the overall coloring deepens, typically in autumn. The pronounced neck characteristic of the CDD family makes these figs easy to identify and handle during picking.
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“Carlos, known in the fig community as The Fig Finder, discovered this remarkable cultivar in Spain during October 2016. It emerged as a mutation within the Coll de Dame lineage, a heritage variety with its own long European history, and has since gained recognition under multiple names including CDD Mutant, CDD Mutante, and Tri-Color. This discovery represents the ongoing role that observant growers play in preserving and identifying new variations within established fig families, adding another chapter to Spain's rich fig-growing traditions.”