I bought this tree last fall.  The label said it was a Lattarulla however it does not look like what I have read it should look like.  This fig is purple or black and has a dark red center.  It is very sweet and good tasting. Can anyone identify it from the pictures I attached.  Also, there is some yellowing of the leaves.  What is that and will it be a problem? 

Hello rawarn,

You will get plenty of responses to your post, but I just wanted to tell you that your photos are so clear.  The one with just the leaf, fig and quarter is dramatic in composition.  What kind of camera do you use to get such great photos?

Thanks,

noss

The leaves are normal, in the sense that most trees are infected with FMV, Fig Mosaic Virus. It is just a fact of life and generally only gives you splotchy leaves, and maybe some distortion in them leaves.

Check at Figs 4 Fun and compare Black Mission (my guess, particularly if the leaf stems have a tinge of pinkishness) and Brown Turkey.

Jon knows his figs, so I'm sure he's right.

Just wanted to tell you I bought a "Celeste" that turned out to be a Lattarulla.

Now if we can just find a guy who bought a "Black Mission" and it turned out to be a Celeste, we can all trade and everyone will be happy.  ;-)

Actually, as long as it's not one you already have, and you like it, it's a good fig.

You are right, I don't have it and it's a good tasting fig.  Thanks.

This looks like Hardy Chicago to me, although I agree that Black Mission could be a good fit, but I don't see any resemblance to Brown Turkey other than the darkness of the fig (looks much smaller than my BT, though).

Oh, and John, if you're ever in the metro Atlanta area, give me a shout.  I know where there's half a dozen Celeste trees you can take cuttings from in and around the downtown area, or I suppose I could try to airlayer one from a neighborhood tree if you want a turnkey solution.

Jason,

I think the fruit looks like a vdb I have, but not the leaves.

Hi Jason.  That is very kind of you my friend, thank you.

I actually got a really nice Celeste from a local peach farmer, but I do greatly appreciate the thought.

The "Celeste" that I think turned out to be a Latturalla has very large green/light yellow figs with amber flesh.  They are actually excellent tasting.

I also got a great looking Latarulla from Ed (thanks Ed), but this one has a reddish flesh.  A beautiful fig and already digging in with some strong growth.

Hope you are having a great summer Jason.  I have some cuttings from Lebanon I am testing out, so far they are very vigorous growers, and the mother tree's figs will be ripe probably next week.  If it's a winner I will let you know.

Best wishes to all.

John
North Georgia Piedmont
Zone 7b