BEER?S BLACK DWARF FIG TREE ? DWARF FIG PLANT ? SELF FERTILE ?Beer?s Black? is a dwarf fig tree. The figs are medium- sized and have a reddish-pink center with a violet exterior skin. It is similar to ?Violette de Bordeaux,? and this is one of the best figs for eating and making preserves. ?Beer?s Black? is self-fertile, and produces an early breba crop in the spring and then another crop in the fall. Grow this in full sun, with well-drained soil and let the soil dry out between watering.