Is there such a thing?  I have been acquiring a number of figs recently and most of them have been because people on the forums have been raving about them.  But it seems like what everyone raves about are the really intense rich flavors.  Don’t get me wrong, I am all over the rich berry jam thing, but I have a number in that category and I have a number more on my wish list.  For some variety I would like to get some others onto my wish list that are a bit different.

What sounds really good to me is a fig that is citrusy.  Maybe lemony?  Berry, but lighter with more acid?  I guess I am after something that is bright and refreshing.  What I don’t want is something insipid.  Sweet with no character has no interest for me.

Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Dan

Hmm. I don't know. This chart shows a lot of taste descriptions for many varieties.

http://www.hawaiifruit.net/figtastescale.htm

I have seen some descriptions that include "melon" or "cantaloupe" flavor, but haven't tried any of them myself yet.

Ponte  Teresa. I have never tried one but heard it is lemony at first bite!

Thanks for all the help!  That fig taste scale is really nice.  One of these days I will have a Ponte Teresa, but it will be a while until the frenzy dies down significantly enough for me to afford it.  Melon flavor deserves a chance in my orchard.  I am narrowing down the potential list somewhat .

Dan

Izbat an naj is supposed to have a pineapple/banana flavor I am told.  Started cuttings this winter, good rooter.

Chiappetta (sp) is one with a melon flavor, so I'm told.

I have a fig tree that has a peach flavor, very slow grower though.

I'm with you, just sweet is boring.

A seriously underrated fig for me is Olympian. Depending on ripeness level and conditions its flavor can vary drastically. I can be quite melony with bit of acid, or it can be very sweet and jammy... I mean "spread it on toast" jammy. My wife likes them when they are in the "melony" phase (this is more refreshing stage than when it gets to that jammy phase).  The good thing is that it can produce some really wonderful figs, grows pretty vigorously, and puts on fairly prolific crop. Negatives are open ostiole (bugs and mold), it can split fruit in rain, and because the fruit can vary so much I'd have to say it is a little inconsistent.  I'm between zones 8a-8b and for me it has produced some unique and tasty figs.  Despite the negatives, t is going in-ground and becoming a permanent fixture in my yard. Just my 2 cents.