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So these figs originate from Italy and were brought over by my grandfather many years ago.  Could anyone possibly identify them?
Fig 1.jpg  fig2.jpg 

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I love hearing stories like this. How long ago? From where in Italy? It may or may not help in identification. At any rate, it looks like a nice one. Yours doesn't seem to match anything in the Gallesio collection, but the fruit bears some resemblance to Goutte d'Or, yet I do not have a Goutte  d'Or leaf description for comparison. I am sure some more seasoned member can help.
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Stephen,
IMO, the figs and leaves are similar to main crop Brooklyn White BS. I've found several trees in the Bronx that are similar, but I have no info on the actual original names. The pictured leaf shape is usually produced on newer growth and not the same as on older mature wood. Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by musillid
I love hearing stories like this. How long ago? From where in Italy? It may or may not help in identification. At any rate, it looks like a nice one. Yours doesn't seem to match anything in the Gallesio collection, but the fruit bears some resemblance to Goutte d'Or, yet I do not have a Goutte  d'Or leaf description for comparison. I am sure some more seasoned member can help.


My grandfather brought a couple of fig trees to brooklyn in 1953 from Mola Di Bari, Italy.  We have 2 left and they are still growing.  However because of last years mega winter the trees got hit hard and are recovering right now.  I currently have 2 9/10 foot trees on Long Island that originate from his trees.  I agree with you, they look like they could be la Goccia D'oro or drop of gold.
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Your grandfather may be the source for Brooklyn white. 
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Stephen,
when are you going to trim the trees?  :)
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Originally Posted by Aaron4USA
Stephen,
when are you going to trim the trees?  :)


haha. PM me and we can maybe work out something, probably november.
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hi scnyc88,
IMO, this is "Dalmatie" for me .
"Goutte d'or" would have some salmon stains IMO .
A general pic of the tree and some more leaves would help.
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Originally Posted by jdsfrance
hi scnyc88,
IMO, this is "Dalmatie" for me .
"Goutte d'or" would have some salmon stains IMO .
A general pic of the tree and some more leaves would help.

Heres another pic IMG_6820.JPG 

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Definitely you need to spread those around.
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