I have a very vigorous LSU Gold happily growing in-ground.  Is LSU Scott's Black as vigorous?

A little fig cutting that I had buried in a trench months ago popped up recently, and I couldn't remember who sent it or what it was.  It has been Identified as LSU Scott's Black and the donor was a member here named Bobby.  He has now been properly thanked, and he's happy that the cutting is alive and well.

It is in ground in full sun, and has 2 leaves with another starting.  It's on the drip system.  It is surrounded with gopher wire for protection from rabbits and voles.  It won't stay in this spot for long, but I'm trying to determine and reserve a final spot for it to grow.

Anything you can offer about it's growth habits would be great!  I researched and found it's a medium size, delicious tasting black fig.  I'd love to know more about this one!

Thanks!

Suzi

Suzi - I am not sure if any of the LSU figs are as vigorous as the Gold.  That is one of the many reasons that I love the Gold.  My LSU Purple is actually quite slow, but it appears that mine is an isolated case, but the Gold is a great performer here.  My Scott's Black is somewhere in between.  I am thinking that if you got your's from Bobby, you have the newest version.

What do you mean by version?

Scott's Black v1.36?

There is a new release (version) of the LSU Scott's Black.  It has not been officially released yet as there are negotiations in process.  Not sure why the same name, didn't get that part.  This little tidbit came out at the LSU Fig Field Day last year, which is one reason why it is a "must go" for me.

Suzi,

Last winter a very generous forum member mailed me cuttings of several varieties that he thought highly of. About half of the cuttings rooted for me. I planted the ones that rooted in the ground in the spring, even though they were all still very small and tender. Well that was a mistake because once the summer heat kicked in all of them proceeded to die, except for Scott's Black. It grew slowly at first, but toward the end of last season it put out a strong flush of growth. This spring it looks healthy and is flushing out with strong growth. I haven't tasted the fruit yet, but in my yard it definitely looks like a strong grower.

Joe,

I made the mistake of going from cups to hot sun too and lost a few good ones.  It's still spring here, and this one started in-ground.  When the hot sun kicks in, I'll cover the top of his gopher wire cage with shade cloth to protect him from the hottest sun of the day.  He will also have the benefit of shade from the Moringa Olefiera trees on each side of him.  I'll watch him like a hawk!  It's not as hot here as where you are, but pretty hot!  We are going to mulch him with a couple inches (once he gets that tall, LOL!)  His trunk is all of 1" at the moment!

Can anybody tell me how the fruit tastes?  Jammy?  Rich, figgy?  Berry?  Nutty?  Is the skin thick or thin? 

TY!

Suzi

Suzi, here is a link to my LSU Scotts Black from the 2013 season.   http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/lsu-scotts-black-10913-6564473?pid=1279849534#post1279849534

Mine came from Herman and it is a four year old tree.

Ahhhhhhh!  I'm sure glad I asked!

Thanks to all of you, and I love your very descriptive link, Mike!

Suzi