Nordland is a productive common fig (Ficus carica) valued for its large fruit, vigorous growth, and ability to produce worthwhile harvests in regions with relatively short or cool growing seasons. The name is closely associated with the Swiss-distributed Nordland Bergfeige and the French cultivar Longue d'Août, although growers have debated whether all plants circulating under these names are genetically identical. Nordland has been grown successfully in cooler parts of North America, including the Pacific Northwest and southern Canada, where its combination of fruit size, relatively early ripening, and adaptability has attracted considerable interest. Fruit appearance varies with the crop and growing conditions, but documented specimens commonly have greenish to brownish-purple skin, sometimes developing a darker violet blush as they mature. The interior is generally pink to strawberry-red, with a substantial, fleshy pulp and a sweet flavor that growers have variously described as brown sugar, caramel, light berry, and melon. Some growers report a dense, syrupy texture with relatively little seed crunch, although these characteristics can vary with maturity and growing conditions.

One of Nordland's most distinctive characteristics is its ability to produce two noticeably different crops. Breba figs develop on the previous season's wood and can become exceptionally large and elongated, occasionally resembling small cucumbers or summer squash. Individual brebas exceeding 150 grams have been documented by growers, although such specimens should not be considered the normal fruit size. The main crop develops on new growth and generally produces smaller, more rounded or pear-shaped figs that can still be quite substantial. Growers have reported good productivity and strong vegetative growth, including impressive development in containers. Nordland is also frequently described as cold tolerant, but its ability to survive winter temperatures should not be confused with guaranteed fruit production following severe dieback. Reports from cooler regions suggest that it can be a particularly useful cultivar for growers seeking large, sweet figs without relying on an exceptionally long summer. Because Nordland, Nordland Bergfeige, and Longue d'Août have sometimes been distributed as interchangeable names, maintaining the original source and provenance of each plant remains important until their relationship is conclusively established.