Help identify this wonderful fig

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Darwin

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Posted 1317873226	Reply with quote #1

Hi all, Three trees in a backyard in Sonoma County, CA. The trees are quite old, probably 60+ years. The golden brown figs are fully ripe. Taste like rich honey-dipped strawberries. The flesh is quite thick and viscous compared to other figs I've had. No cavity in the figs. When fully ripe they begin to sag some on the branch before dropping. Any help identifying would be much appreciated! Attached Images 1.jpg (145.38 KB, 63 views) 2.jpg (209.03 KB, 56 views) 3.jpg (319.97 KB, 44 views)

oldghost

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Posted 1317874383	Reply with quote #2

Not certain what type of fig it is, sorry. But it looks like a good find. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Nick. Brooklyn Zone 7B

go4broek

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Posted 1317877759	Reply with quote #3

Hi, Darwin welcome to the forum! without the proper pictures, figs can be very difficult to identify properly (they can be difficult even with them!). What would help most is to have pictures of the whole ripe fruit, the halved fruit (lenghtwise), and the leaf shapes found after mid-season. If you can include a quarter or something of a commononly known size for reference would be helpful also. Your tree does sound delicious though and I'm sure many members would be intrested in trading or buying cuttings from you (myself included!). Once again, welcome!! __________________ Ruben Cibolo, TX/Zone 8b Wish List: Dalmatie, Italian 258, Martin's Unknown (not the Italian), CdD-N, NdC, Signora, Latarolla, Stella! Check out my online journal @ http://davesgarden.com/community/journals/vbc/go4broek/83546/

pitangadiego

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Posted 1317879391	Reply with quote #4

Maybe a Brunswick, though the fingers on the leaves a little weak for Brunswick. Maybe Flanders? __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

hml597

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Posted 1317884048	Reply with quote #5

It looks like WUhan. __________________ Chinese Guangdong Province Foshan Shunde area Rong Gui

Bass

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Posted 1317897304	Reply with quote #6

Looks like a Brunswick to me. __________________ Pennsylvania http://www.treesofjoy.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-of-Joy/110193909021138

saramc

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Posted 1317901472	Reply with quote #7

Can't help you with the identification, sorry. BUT, if you ever have access to the plants for cuttings I would most definitely be interested. Welcome to the forum!! __________________ ~Sara~ Suburb near Louisville, KY//zone 5b-6b

Darwin

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Posted 1317924200	Reply with quote #8

I have access and will be taking cuttings from this fig around February. I would be open to scion trades. Here are some more pics with scale, skin, flesh, and leaf in closer detail. It may be Brunswick given the leaf shape and fruit? Attached Images 4.jpg (220.12 KB, 24 views) 5.jpg (200.96 KB, 24 views)

go4broek

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Posted 1317927138	Reply with quote #9

I agree with you on Brunswick. Thanks for the additional pics. __________________ Ruben Cibolo, TX/Zone 8b Wish List: Dalmatie, Italian 258, Martin's Unknown (not the Italian), CdD-N, NdC, Signora, Latarolla, Stella! Check out my online journal @ http://davesgarden.com/community/journals/vbc/go4broek/83546/

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