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Israel fig ID

A neighbor of mine ask me to help him ID a fig he got from his father in Northern Alabama. The tree has been growing there for 40 years and it came from his Dad's friend who said it came from Israel. Can anyone be of help. The pictures he sent me are below. I told him no promises but I'd ask the best of the best.
Thanks,
"gene"




That's a nice fig.It looks very similar to atreano or conadria but I'd say atreano.
Thanks for sharing photos.

Atreano leaves have a different shape, and the variety hasn't been in this country for over 40 years. 
It must be something else.

Frank

That is known as Khdari or Hdari, other variety is similar to is Nazarti. 

Thanks Bass, I let him know.
"gene"

I think Bass nailed it. Well done!! Unfortunately, Khadri is a San Pedro-type. Here is what Condit said about it:

 

"Khdari. Described and illustrated by Grasovsky and Weitz (1932) as found in all parts of Palestine, where it is grown especially for the fresh fruit market. The name signifies “green.” Trees are very distinctive in shape, with dark-green leaves. The “daffour” (breba) crop is exceptionally good; brebas large, up to 3 inches in diameter, oblate-spherical; neck missing; stalk short; eye open, with brownish scales; skin thin, green; pulp light strawberry, very juicy; flavor sweet and rich. Not used for drying."

It may not necessarly be the same strain that condit have evaluated. Khderi is the name given to many greenish figs although they may not be genetically identical if it share the same characteristics it's a Khderi. There are khderi in this country that has been bearing in our area.

As soon as I hear from the neighbor, I'll try to find out a little more about the fig.
"gene"

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