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A little more info on cuttings that I gave away from Fredericksburg, TX.

Unfortunately I can't remember exactly who requested cuttings from the following tree but wanted to pass on some more information about it.

Here are the pictures I posted last fall and the general census was that it was an English Brown Turkey based on leave shape and immature fruit.






3 weeks ago I was back in Fredericksburg doing the touristy thing with visiting friends and just had to go by and see the fig tree from last summer.  The land owner was outside so I got to talk to her.   She said the 2 plants on her property where planted 17 years ago and where cuttings started from her great aunt's tree who lived in San Antonio.  The original tree in San Antonio was already on the property when her aunt bought it in the 20's. 
She had no clue what kind of fig tree is was except told me, "they don't turn brown like the other figs". 

So, I took a drive today to see if I could find any mature fruit and hopefully get a positive ID on this tree.
Here are the pictures taken today.







Jason - please don't tell me this is another Celeste.

That sure looks good Cathy
How did it taste?

Hi Jim,
Hate to say it but it was the first fig that I've eaten.  It actually was very sweet, juicy and some other distinct flavor but not a bad flavor, just can't place it.  We'll be heading back that direction next weekend and I'll get my husband to taste one.  He is the fig eater and will probably have no problem telling me what that flavor is.

I'm pretty sure that you got some.  If I recall, you asked first and then said if there where others that where just started to put them ahead of you.

I have never seen a Celeste with resin/honey in the eye. Nor amber interior. Nor that round. Nor that leaf shape. Nor the size Of that immature fruit. Nor have I ever seen a Celeste with breba crop. Celeste does ripen main crop at this time of year but some figs ripen breba crop now also so it would be nice to know if the crop pictures was main or breba, or if it is a two-crop fig ;)

The first tree and fruit are the same as the second? Doesn't look like it.

Hi Jason,

The first set of pictures where taken August 1, 2010 and the others where taken today.  Exactly 1 year apart.  The only difference that I can say is that we have had right at 3" of rain for the year which is probably why the fruit are smaller.  You are correct on the pictures.  The first pictures where taken of the tree on the left side of the building and today I took pictures of the tree on the right side of the building.  

Here is a picture of the same tree that I took a picture of last year.

The leaves do look different this year as opposed to last year on the same tree.

Cathy,

The pictures from today appear to be Alma. Not sure about the tree being from back in the 20's though since Alma is a hybrid created by TX A&M in 1975.
Did you get any ripe fruit from the tree in the OP?

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Hi Ruben,
They do look to be about the same size.  The picture of the fig cut in half has a longer neck than mine though.

The neck is variable in Alma. The first ones had long necks. The ones now have none.

On post #5 on the 2nd pic I see a semi trailer parked next to the tree. Humm

What do you say Cecil?

Yep Rafed.
Do they have your parking spot?

HAHA......I agree Rafed.........Now what??

Hi Cathy....I suspect I am on your list for cuttings too.  I look forward to growng something like that!!

Hi Sara,

I can get you cuttings of this tree if you want some.

Hi Cathy.
Is that the cuttings you sent me? It sure look good.
Vito

Hi Vito,
It sure is.

Thank you Cathy!  I am working on something for you, I hope it takes.
Vito 

Wooo, I love surprises. 

Did you ever figure out the name of your nephew Joe's fig.  Its a great grower.  I have several closing in on 4'.

@Cathy...I would love some of the Fredericksburg tree cuttings. I am fine with you sending them with my plants in the fall.  Whatever is easiest for you.  Such fun!!    Now, are you talking about "Joe's White" from Vito?   If so, mine is approaching 4 feet also!!

Cathy
I sent you an EMail.
Dave.

Hi Sara,

I am talking about Vito's cuttings that I got from him last winter (or was it this spring - I can't remember).  They are large green fig and the cuttings have just taken off.  

Vito - do you have any clue what the actual name is of your fig yet?

Yeap, that's Alma!  I picked a few from my tree yesterday.  I tell you....growing fig trees in the ground really does bring out the best in fruit.  I had Alma in a large pot for 2 years and the figs would not ripen.  After planting it in the ground and a daily dose of water mad Alma come alive!

Hello again, Cathy!

It appears that the first unknown tree (Unknown Shepherd) in post #1 is the same as my former unknown Coronado and my Texas Everbearing. Bear in mind the Unknown Shepherd is still young and in a pot so the fruit should get larger.

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Here's a side-by side of the parent tree leaves of both trees (Unknown Shepherd and Unknown Coronado).

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