Just want to clarify....this fig, was introduced to China in 1998, sourced from Texas, and is now a common fig in China? That was not too long ago, I would think someone/somewhere would know more. Nice looking fig though, red skin/cream colored flesh. I particularly like the leaf shape...I'm a sucker for the leaves!! Interesting. Hmm, would be interested to know if the Red Israel is one and the same.