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Wuhan vs. Wuhan #259

Bob, this accession remains that way when mature.

Wuhan is a large city in the central part of China. This fig might be brought in from there, thus named after the city. It is the most popular fig variety in China. Its native name is Zhong Zi, which literally means "China Purple". In China, if you ask people about a fig called Wuhan, nobody knows what you are talking about. If you refers to China Purple, everyone understands. This fig can be found everywhere in China, so it might have developed into different strains over the years. I have seen all kinds of leaf patterns on Chinese websites, but one thing is common: the leaves have distinct teeth along the edge, as shown most prominently in the third picture of post #2.

Hmm.. The photo from the Chinese website (post #7) does not have those teeth, although my photos (post #22) do have them.

Okay, after reading all the threads in this one and the referenced posts and viewing the chinese web site I am more confused than ever. My Wuhan has the teeth and the single lobed leaves but, the leaves are mostly like Igor's when mature.
As it is aging the new leaves are all coming out like Igor's.

Any solid opinions as to what I have?

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I am solidly of the opinion you have figaholism! :)

I'm guessing there may be two strains but when watering my plants last night I noticed one of my Wuhan (#259) had a leaf with lobes.

Tami my Wuhan leaves are like yours. Jagged edges

I am certain Tami's in post #29 is the real deal. Lately, someone posted on the Chinese website 8 different leaves found on the same branch of a "China Purple":
http://bbs.shuiguobang.com/thread-225116-1-2.html
I am reposting these 8 pictures below:
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Thank you very much willwall for the additional pictures. I do believe I have all the shapes you posted on my tree.

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