Fig Growing Out of a Wall in Morocco

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thearabicstudent

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Posted 1374311877	Reply with quote #1

People worry about what soil to use and how to take care of their figs, but this tree is growing out of rock. Figs definitely like rocky soil. __________________ http://www.thearabicstudent.com Maryland, Zone 7a (half a mile from 6b)

jdarden1963

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Posted 1374313247	Reply with quote #2

That is just too cool!! __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

Pattee

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Posted 1374325603	Reply with quote #3

Amazing , especially since we lament over conditions , soil, ph , fertilizer and this beauty grows out of rock !! Limestone?? __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

AaronT

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Posted 1374325785	Reply with quote #4

Wow, I saw some doing that in Sicily, but not that large! __________________ Pittsburgh, Pennsyltucky Zone 6b give or take

Dieseler

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Posted 1374326850	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for showing that . Just further shows how resilient fig tree are.

tmc2009

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Posted 1374327090	Reply with quote #6

I wonder if that wall is made out of blocks of limestone? __________________ Tom Massachusetts Zone 6b

Italiangirl74

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Posted 1374328295	Reply with quote #7

This is common sight in Many Mediterranean countries,,areas,, they even grow out sides of buildings in parts of Italy and walls. I never fuss and tell people all the time there is no "Potion" to soil , Just get well draining soil if keep in pots that gets drier and you will be fine.I usually like them to be a little stressed because it makes the best fruits..Figs like to be a little stressed out, they bounce right back again overnight. Enough said. __________________ Maggie Maria zone 7

Pattee

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Posted 1374330953	Reply with quote #8

LOL Maggie , better the figs be stressed than we're stressed ! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

americanfiglover

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Posted 1374330958	Reply with quote #9

I would so do a drive by cutting take on that tree. Just walk under it with my arms stretch up and keep going. __________________ Jarrett Spokane, WA ZONE 6A Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present Everyone should have a green thumb Figs: Nero600m

Italiangirl74

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Posted 1374335000	Reply with quote #10

Yes Pattee!! HA,, you are correct! in my family and circle,, chaos all time! Good chaos though, It only lasts a few moments and stressed out only for a short moment, then get some wine and you are Okay! I do enjoy my quiet moments more now. BTW I meant enough said from me! I tend to get long winded when I type and talk. American boy you would not be the only one! Walk by,, snatch! as long was not on ones private property where you may get into deep troubles! __________________ Maggie Maria zone 7

elin

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Posted 1374336416	Reply with quote #11

Found this in a local old orchard-not that big though: Attached Images 3[2].jpg (686.82 KB, 52 views) __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

rcantor

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Posted 1374336591	Reply with quote #12

What does the song mean? __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

armando93223

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Posted 1374343435	Reply with quote #13

To me the song sounds like a prayer song....not anti-American...LOL.........Yeah I would be trying to sneak some cuttings from this beauty...Thanks for posting !!!! __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

FMD

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Posted 1374349194	Reply with quote #14

Fig trees that grow out of walls look pretty but are most likelly there as a result of birds pooping fig seeds everywhere. Cuttings would most likely produce sterile plants. Sorry. Been there, done that. __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

evladi7654

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Posted 1381707357	Reply with quote #15

Looking for the big size Fig fruit ... ready to exchange cuttings.............. evladi7654@aol.com to exchange.....

Tam

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Posted 1381712287	Reply with quote #16

Nice, thanks for sharing. Best, Tam

persianmd2orchard

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Posted 1381799227	Reply with quote #17

Thanks for posting. Bob don't wanna say wrong since I don't speak Arabic but the song sounds like it may be a simple prayer?? May the the simple things in life unite us all one day :)

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