Hey Steve I will Thank you and trade you...its a 2fur.
Last yr one of my local unknows was ID here on the forum as Sals c ? if your interested in that I can get you cuttings or when the weather breaks I can start a small air layer of it for you ? you tell me what you prefer.

I am is west Islip, long island and the lowest temperature this year so far has been 3 F, twice.  Just as bad was the prolonged cold temperature below 15 this winter.

Congratulations!  I grew up in Plainedge, LI and I never knew about figs until I moved to California, 6 years after I left LI.

Philly,

Attached is a picture of the insulation roll I used. Hope it helps.

Steve

oh my god.. they are pink!!! sorry.. i have too many boys around me. x) 

They could have purple polka dots and I would be fine. It seems to have worked. The birds are picking up whatever scraps of insulation got stuck to branches to make their nests. Looks like they are flying with bits of cotton candy.

yeah.. they do that. we did one of the requirements for the cub scouts. left few navy strings out and they were moved and was in the nest. then again, the ones that built the nest next our bathroom window didn't have any of the yarns we left out. i cut the tree off. 

Steve, I am happy for you. You have come long ways in such a little time.  It is nice to hear your good results. 

Grasa

Thanks. I think I have the basics down. Rooting, up potting, trimming, even air layering have come with great results. I have never successfully grafted yet. Something I hope to accomplish this year. I appreciate the guidance you and others here have given. Both in terms of knowledge and generosity. I am paying it forward. Wishing you a happy and healthy growing season!

Steve

Shailesh,

Thanks for the kind words, like you; still lots to learn. All trees in the ground started in pots. I have trees of the same type that all started in pots. Those trees that I planted in the ground have far exceeded those in the pots in terms of growth. I think this would be expected. Even those that are in pots that send roots into the ground do much, much better than those that don't. It is those special ones like Black Madeira that I have in pots that I don't want to risk moving into the ground. I have a Figo Preto with a backup that I may plant in ground this year. We will see how brave I am later this spring.

Steve

Just thought to send pics on the unwrapped figs.

First pic is the south facing Fig trees . Nearest to furthest, Italian Red (two years), Negronne and Celeste, both three years. Just trimmed.

Second pic is the Chicago Hardy facing east. Two years old.

Last is the Black Mission also facing east. Somewhat surprised this had no damage. Two years old.

Thanks Doug. Same to you. When trees break dormancy some twigs will be headed south.

Steve: congratulation on your success. You did a good job

   
Best,

Tam

Wow, that is one big wink. Thanks!

Hi! Steve,

Can you please let me know more about your Golden Atreano? Is your Golden Atreano the same as Herman's Atreano and Atreano from One Green World?

 
This is Herman's photo on his Atreano. Do your Golden Atreano figs look like these. Please let me know. Thank you.

Best,
Tam

Tam

They look exactly like the figs pictured above. I purchased my tree as a 15 year old potted only tree from DiMaggios nursery in Bethpage, NY. It is about 1/2 mile from where Belleclare previously stood. I confirmed that this tree did not come from BC. I will be able to provide cuttings at end of year. I have a seven foot air layer from this tree that I took last year. It is leafing out nicely in my dining room.

Thanks

Steve

Attached is the Golden Atreano air layer.

Steve: Thank you very much for your information on your Golden Atreano. So, Golden Atreano and Atreano are the same cultivar? Thanks.

Best,
Tam

Yes, I believe so.

Steve: It finally looks like we have a run of normal (above 50F) weather coming our way.  I plan on moving my potted figs out of the garage on Friday.

Agree. I will re-unwrap my trees. It was nice to see just a dusting of snow this morning.