I spotted a property around the corner from one of my job sites with 4 in ground fig trees. They looked like they were there for a long time. I decided to knock on the door today and ask for cuttings later in the season. The homeowner told me that she planned on covering them up next week as she was going away for a while. So I guess I caught her just in time. I was able to take a few cuttings from each of 4 varieties. She did not know any names but there was an Italian Yellow, Portuguese Purple (pictured), LSU Purple (not sure exactly which one), and an Italian Purple. I was able to try the Portuguese Purple but it was not great. Probably needed a few more days to ripen. Tasted like a store bought Brown Turkey. So now I have my first 21 cuttings of the fall resting in my crisper. Just 4 1/2 months to go until I start them.

The one in the picture could be Chicago hardy, or some variant thereof.

I hope they turn out to be great ones!

Hi Adelmonto,
Nice find.
This time of the year it is best to ask directly for cuttings, rather than "bothering" people with a "I will be back" - Some people get stressed by strangers coming back .
Next time if you can, try to target 2 years old wood. Generally in the middle of the tree, you can spot shaded branches, and take those as it will at the same time help the tree
with better air circulation.
Good luck !