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Is this Celeste?

At first, I was going to say I didn't think it was Celeste, but the more I think about it, and realize it's still a younger tree... the more I'm leaning towards the possibility.  I'm still not convinced, though. 

Jason,

Thanks for chiming in here. I know you see alot of Celeste trees where you are. So your input is valued here. I'll try to get some more pics of the fruit that are still ripening.

Any angle or suggestions you'd like to see in the pictures?


Here's what I see that's the same:
- Intermediate stem (its presence alone)
- Fruit size and color
- Skin cracking

Here's what I see that's different:
- Eye is split/very open on one fruit
- Leaf shape is not 100% typical
- Fruit is more spherical than teardrop shaped
- There is no void inside
- Fruit looks juicier/jammier than what I find here
- Interior is slightly redder/darker than what I find here

Note that the differences could be environmental- or age-influenced, especially things like the leaf shape,
fruit size and shape, fruit interior.

This is why I say I would really reserve judgment until this tree is larger/older.

I don't think more pics are necessary.  It looks like a good fig to me.  Not as good as, say, your Owensboro,
but good nonetheless.

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