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Fico Abruzzese

"Fico Abruzzese"    grown from parent plant from
Italy-  Castel Frentano, Province of Chieti

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Nice...

Any idea what the fruit is like?

How old is the plant?


I went on a cuttings splurge  in February in Europe and  North Africa and am the proud owner of almost a dozen growing fig tress from these places. 

Love the leaves.  One of my favorite leaf types.

FMD the fruit should be dark purple thats all i grow "dark types" except a few Chimera's for looks.  Plant is a baby.

Ciao Martin, received phone call from fig friend said look Martin put pic of the Abruzzese! Some good fig friends keep me well posted on the happenings on the forum. You are growing so well this wonderful little tree! I am very happy! I have not been to computer as wearing this back brace from back issues and don't answer much. Hurts to sit down. But getting much better. As jason pointed out, the leaves are distinct on this tree, somewhat reminiscent of its Sicilian cousins of the Etna area, HC ect, but very very defined hard curves and points, and distinctive fruits.But absolutely hell to root on most occassions for me.I have mostly 99 percent success rooting every other variety, but not this stubborn tree. you will see as tree mature more how especially the leaves will mature and form interestingly. Depend on how fast or slow grows. It will exibit a unique 3 lobe pattern if tree slows down growth. 5 or more when grow faster. The leaves are also very very rough, like sandpaper at times, which is why I think is so good for DRY, HOT, arid climes like its homeland in Castelfrentano. The mother tree back in old country in our land is well over 170 years old and other parts of town and the province there are specimens who are well older than that! . The fruit is yes, darkpurple to purple, delicious medium sized usually, depends. You will enjoy this figs tree, it is usually only common in Abruzze. Enjoy, very pleased for you! Ciao Ciao Ciao!!!!!

Maggie,
thanks for posting more about it and sending the plant.
It was hardheaded to grow at first and so i waited but it was stood at a standstill.  So i decided to give it some special treatment and it responded and is in early stages of taking off this season. 
Weather it helped or not who knows but its growing well now.
I look forward to tasting the figs 1 day from it.

We will talk soon again about plants soon and hope your back gets better.
Ciao

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