WHAT ABOUT YOUR FIG LEAF...

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Smyfigs

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Posted 1474331889 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

I am curious how one would compare fig leaves. I know there are variants in texture and lobes. What other characteristics would you look for in comparing leaves? Recently, my brother-in-law purchased a new home. When i was there visiting for the first time, I saw two small fig trees growing. He's not much of a plant guy and never even noticed they were figs! When I asked him if I could come back for cuttings when the trees got bigger he just said "take them. They're yours." He didnt ask me twice! I was there the next day with shovel in hand! I'm sharing the photos of leaves of one of the trees here. I forgot to photograph the other one so I will have to upload pics when the leaves cone back. What makes your fig's leaves interesting? Attached Images image.jpeg (951.86 KB, 26 views) image.jpeg (262.60 KB, 28 views) image.jpeg (859.57 KB, 24 views) __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Sas

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Posted 1474335544	Reply with quote #2

Hope they fruit for you. The leaves look like leaves of some wild figs, I've seen before. If you get fruit invite him and see what he says. He'll probably ask you for some cuttings. lol. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

Smyfigs

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Posted 1474346103 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

Interesting. Yeah, i dont know if its a wild fig. The owner had two different types growing and he also had a very old olive tree as well as bannanas, oranges and a few other fruiting trees. The trees are about two feet tall. I'll let you know what happens :-) Quote: Originally Posted by Sas Hope they fruit for you. The leaves look like leaves of some wild figs, I've seen before. If you get fruit invite him and see what he says. He'll probably ask you for some cuttings. lol. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

jdsfrance

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Hi, I much more care for the fruits than the leaves. I try to have smaller varieties because of space. So I'd rather go with trees of smaller size, smaller inter-nodal spaces and smaller sized leaves. I don't like fig trees with huge leaves. Of course a jolly tiger or a Panaché is another story :) . __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

drew51

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Posted 1474373197	Reply with quote #5

I always marveled at the skills of some people when it comes to leaves. I find these leaves interesting, the space between lobes on the first one is cool! The 2nd leaf also looks very different. Keep us updated. I can't help at all, but enjoyed the photos. __________________ Drew Zone 5b/6a Sterling Heights MI

Smyfigs

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Posted 1474378304	Reply with quote #6

I was wondering if you by chance recall if you saw figs on the wild fig? By the way, this tree seems like a fast grower. I was surprised that the day after i transported it home having cut all its leaves, it immediately had another leaf opening up! The same with the second tree. No wilting. Nothing! Quote: Originally Posted by Sas Hope they fruit for you. The leaves look like leaves of some wild figs, I've seen before. If you get fruit invite him and see what he says. He'll probably ask you for some cuttings. lol. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Posted 1474378588	Reply with quote #7

Ah, interesting! I guess I never considered that the fruit size, in general, would correlate with the inter-nodal spaces & size of leaves! I find this detail facinating! Thank you! Ps: i agree on the Jolly Tiger & Panache too :-) Quote: Originally Posted by jdsfrance Hi, I much more care for the fruits than the leaves. I try to have smaller varieties because of space. So I'd rather go with trees of smaller size, smaller inter-nodal spaces and smaller sized leaves. I don't like fig trees with huge leaves. Of course a jolly tiger or a Panaché is another story :) . __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Posted 1474378781	Reply with quote #8

Yes, interesting to me too. It immediately caught my eye when I walked into thecyard! The fringed edges were interesting but i have seen that before except sevveral of these leaves look almost roynd and fringed with very little in way of space between lobes. Quote: Originally Posted by drew51 I always marveled at the skills of some people when it comes to leaves. I find these leaves interesting, the space between lobes on the first one is cool! The 2nd leaf also looks very different. Keep us updated. I can't help at all, but enjoyed the photos. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

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