What is a caprifig? Male or female. And why dont people grow them?

Very scientific stuff. Thank you for responding. I read that capri fig were female. And read they are male. So you explained it for me.

Sex in figs is very "screwed up". Caprifigs are male, but there are issues of persistence that play a role, and some are edible (like a female). Don't know that I have ever seen a full, complete and understandable presentation on the subject. There always seems to be one more exception and more variable and one more wrinkle. For the most part, regardless of their flower "types", etc., etc. they function as male or pollen-donor trees. For the most part they are not something you want to eat.

Thanks everyone for your replies

Capri Q however is EXCELLENT, one of the top favorites at this year's Fig Fiesta! It's a persistant capri you can order from UCD.

I would love to order from ucd but i can not figure it out. I heard you have to set up a ups account. I ordered some cuttins last October were you pic from a list. Then i got a email saying they received my order but never heard from them and didnt see were to set up a ups account?

Fig pig. Did you get a conformation # from UCDAVIS?

Figpig, if you ordered last Oct they will not send cutting for at least another month into May. You should get what you ordered.

Thank you you guys for the response. Right after i ordered. I received a email saying your order has been submitted. And nothing else. And i didnt,see where to sign up for delivery. Thanks again richie

They usually don't ship till late March or April.  But if you filled out their form, they do have your address, unless you moved, which then they don't.  Good luck!

Suzi