Aaron...you have mail!

Ed, not sure if they are pollinated, they felt pretty seedless to the tooth when I was eating.
But you know the area can be rich of wasps...so I am not sure.
And also, another thing I have noticed to be common with pollinated figs is that they develop this thin PURPLE layer between the Meat and the Skin, and I don't see it in the pics above.

I was just thinking which ninja garb I was gonna pack.  I don't think TSA would appreciate it if I showed up at the airport with my shinobi shozoku and tabi boots.  Of course, I'd have to declare my swords and ninja stars...I got the north covered.  Shailesh, you got the south.

Nate

All cuttings are gone!

I'll pack them during the weekend and ship early Monday morning.
Expect to get it before or on Wednesday.
Thanks everybody :)

Welcome :)

Thanks for the compliments on the story Gary, Mike, Daniel, Grasa, Dennis, Bob, Nate, Pattee, Francisco, Vito, Jen, Ed, Shailesh and everybody on the net who read it.

This thread is complete now.
 
In my book this fig is called "Burbank and Vineland Ave Fig".

Another great find.  Guess the climate helps a lot.  Can't wait until my figs are ripe.

I've been too busy to keep up with the forum so I snoozed and loosed. If you get more cuttings let me know.

I'll have you in mind Tom.

Aaron,
  What are you calling this fig until you get a positive ID?
Unk Burbank?
Unk Burbank and Vineland?  (too long)
Unk Burbank Purple?
Unk M-M-Good?

Cheers,
Jim

I've got the cuttings planted today.  My tag reads mm-Good so I hope you keep that name.  I'm fond of short names.  Thanks again and here hoping it grows.

this one in my book is called Burbank and Vineland Ave Fig, due to the mother tree's location.

"Burbank and Vineland Ave Fig"

What a great story!  I have a friend that has a HUGE fig tree that produces dark purple figs.  She has no idea what type.  I'm brand new at figs, but asked her for a few cuttings.  All four are just starting to show roots.

Thanks Susan and welcome to THE forum :)
Hope your cuttings become huge trees with fruitful long life.

I'm wondering as to how old this tree might be. Great story.

between 30-35 easy. it's from mid 80's but it was a mature tree when bought. (this is according the tenant who is the nephews of the owner of the house)

Yes i am posting about this fig. It is as good as it gets. Huge fig. Very very good. I have another that is swelled up and getting cracked skin but is not ready. Juicey without being watery .. Biggest fig yet. Does anyone else have this one ?

Photos Richie, photos please! then if it's great in taste then please let us know. Who else has cuttings ready to produce and if you have tasted any, what are they close to in taste? Aaron's photos look great. If everything is way above average then I will look for another cutting since mine bit the dust, otherwise I'm good, don't need anything big and bland. Hoping for great taste!

So Richie I guess you answered the pollination question and no wasp is required.

Asron, are u in California? Is it possible to know where the tree is? Im dying to eat one good fig!!
Meg

Meg, yes Aaron is in southern California but is no longer a member of the forum.  Richie thanks for confirming that this one doesn't need the wasp.  Hopefully, others will weigh in who are growing this variety.

Is it Black Maidera?

Looks like Abebereira to me.

Thanks, Rewton! I realize his post was in 2014...sounds like a good fig. Maybe I will take that hour plus drive to check out.

If I end up driving there and IF I FIND the tree, I'll be happy to get more cuttings.  It's a wide area so I would have to drive around for a while looking for the tree.  Does anyone have an address or more detail on this location?