Morning figgy friends.  First sending thoughts of warmth and safety to those of you in the shivering zones! ;-)  I was really surprised at the amount of interest in the unk Point Loma fig I posted about in "Identify UNK Point Loma Fig?".  All of the cuttings I brought back are spoken for.  And it is a huge venerable tree in Point Loma that still needs a lot of care.  I will be going back in late Jan or so to give it a proper pruning.  Please PM me if you would like to be on the list for cuttings then.  Same deal $7 for 3 pieces and $7 for the post.  Again the family is delighted to see the tree being shared as the property will most likely be sold sometime in the next year or so as the gardener is in his late 90's.  I am pleased to say there are breba figs on the LP airlayers I made for the family in September.  It looks to be a very vital variety.  And as always time will tell how well it does in different areas.  I would really appreciate hearing feedback from those that are receiving these first cuttings, including if you need replacements for any reason.  Happy Holy Dayz all.  Warmly, Jodi

Thanks again

Jodi,

All three cuttings are doing great! These were cupped on 12/16. Can't wait to see how they do when I up-pot them. And keep my fingers crossed for a first year fig to taste. :-)

Thanks Jodi, all 3 are doing just fine. We are anxious for you to find more unknowns in Point Loma. We also thank you for being generous and spreading the cuttings around to all the members and telling the owner of the mother tree what you are doing and the owners are delighted to see the tree being shared. Several finders of unknown varieties  do not share the distribution and the bounty received with the mother tree owners and that is what makes you a special member in the eyes of all forum members. Thanks from all of us.

Oh you are welcome all.  I am excited to hear that the cuttings are growing well.  And I am relieved that 7 of the 9 airlayers I took of the old tree are doing great too.  Several of them will be going back to Point Loma to the daughters and granddaughters of the original owner.  It really has pleased the family to learn about this great old tree, to share it with fellow fig lovers and to have new trees go with the family for when the original tree is sold with the house.  I did expect to go back and get more cuttings for several people that I did not have enough for the first round.  And it might be a while before I can do that.  I am a new gramma with my first grandson born on Christmas day and a granddaughter due in early March.  Kinda busy around here.  ;-)  I will keep you all posted about more of the cuttings when I can.  Happy figging all, Jodi

Congrats on the grandson and soon to be granddaughter, only thing better than kids is grandkids. Take your time and enjoy the family.

Thanks Wayne! I hope some of them are gardeners, cooks and fig lovers!

Hey Jodi, tell me more about these cuttings? And do you have any more?

Congratulations on grandkids!

Thanks for the well wishes everyone on the grandbabes.  ;-)  

Hey Dennis the tree is pictured in my post "Identify UNK Point Loma Fig?" from last fall.  I do not have any more cuttings right now but I visit Point Loma and this family often.  I wanted to ask the members at what point in the spring/growing season is it not viable to take cuttings anymore?  This tree is huge and there are so many branches that still need pruning.  Daisy my friend with the big IBT went with me to prune this LP last fall and we didn't even begin to do it justice.  I was hoping to get back this month, but it will probably be after my next granddaughter arrives in March that I get back.  Maybe April.  Do you think that is too late in the year to take cuttings that would be viable for you all?  Cheers, Jodi

Yeah, pruning in a fig tree in April in CA might be a bit too late.  Later in the fall would be better.

I thought as much.  What signs on the tree tell you its too late, if I might ask Dennis.  Buds?  I can't wait to eat some of the huge brebas off this one too.  Looking forwards to fig season again...

On the contrary, I have rooted spring and summer cuttings by fooling the cuts into dormancy. I use woody cuts not green and store them in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Then follow your root process as if they are dormant cuts.

Oh I could see how that would work Leon.  Thank you for sharing this option of using the frig to take the cuttings into dormancy.  That really extends the possibilities for taking cuttings for me.  CHeers, Jodi

No matter when you take cuttings, I can wait. Gardener's need patience. I grow stone fruit and you not only need patience, you might need counciling too! I hear your pain!

Yes an excellent pruning video for figs. I myself prefer to start the scaffolds higher as mine have to stay in pots, and they are easier to move that way. Doing this means I usually have little wood for some time. If in ground, i think i would do it just like in the video.

On pruning wax or sealent. You know now with stone fruit it is never used. Shown to increase chance of infection. Cuts are best left alone on stone fruit.  Although we don't seem to be troubled with infections such as canker, wilt, gall, or fire blight with figs. So it may be fine? It would be great to have University reference to this.

Oh wonderful Daisy and I will have to watch this and learn more amazing gardening wisdom.  Thank you all again for being such amazing mentors.  Happy figging...