Fig Newbie, Franklin County, Virginia

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DBJohnson

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Posted 1435890668	Reply with quote #1

Posted (well, tried to anyway) an intro thread earlier today while traveling home from a short vacation to the NC Outer Banks (Ocracoke, specifically)...but it seems the fickleness of my cell signal ate the post, so here goes again. Growing up in Mississippi and Alabama, fig preserves from both of my grandmothers was a breakfast staple. Picking figs without permission or damaging those trees was a spanking offense! Grandma's trees were planted from cuttings from her great-grandmother's tree that was planted when the family settled the area in the early 1800s. My Mom's tree is from a cutting of Grandma's tree and my first fig tree planted on my place here in Virginia is from Mom's tree. I brought it back and planted it about a month ago and it seems to be adjusting well to this area (new growth, no wilting). My second and third ones came home from Ocracoke with me today. One is called a "Pound Fig" because it supposedly produces massive purple/black fruit weighing nearly a pound. The other is supposed to be similar to a Brown Turkey but with slightly larger fruit (the elderly gentleman who sold me the trees and spoke with a bit of the Ocracoke "Hoi toid" accent couldn't recall the variety of the second tree). I got these trees from Annabelle's Antiques & Florist on Back Rd in Ocracoke for $10 each. Sorry...I got the last of the plants he had for the Pound Fig, but hopefully he can steer you to his source or get more. Anyway...yeah...a fig tree newbie. I have no idea what variety the heirloom tree from my Mom's is, but hope to find out or figure it out...I just know they taste great. Looking forward to seeing what comes from the two new ones. And looking forward to learning from all you fine folks here on this forum. Good to meet y'all! (The one with the large 5-lobed leaves is the tree similar to the Brown Turkey. The one with smaller leaves on the long cutting is the Pound Fig. Thoughts?) Attached Images image.jpg (1005.08 KB, 24 views) image.jpg (480.23 KB, 25 views) __________________ Bryant Franklin County, VA Zone 7a At the feet of the Blue Ridge Soil: Red clay mixed liberally with quartz

DBJohnson

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Posted 1435895155	Reply with quote #2

I'll have to do pics of the one I have as it matures and fruits. Ocracoke is about a 7-8 hour trip (with a ferry ride) one-way, so I'll see about finding a mature one on the island next time I'm there. __________________ Bryant Franklin County, VA Zone 7a At the feet of the Blue Ridge Soil: Red clay mixed liberally with quartz

jdsfrance

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Posted 1435910161	Reply with quote #3

Hi DBJohnson, Welcome to the forum . "Pound fig" is a generic name. So we'll wait on your pics of leaves, inside and outside of the ripe fruits. The name is promising, so take good care of her ! Are you planning to plant the trees outside in the ground ? Good luck ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

DBJohnson

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Posted 1435922450	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by jdsfrance Hi DBJohnson, Welcome to the forum . "Pound fig" is a generic name. So we'll wait on your pics of leaves, inside and outside of the ripe fruits. The name is promising, so take good care of her ! Are you planning to plant the trees outside in the ground ? Good luck ! Thank you for the welcome! Eventually, yes. That being said, the next year or two will likely be in a pot until I figure out what variety she is. __________________ Bryant Franklin County, VA Zone 7a At the feet of the Blue Ridge Soil: Red clay mixed liberally with quartz

Elfarach

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Posted 1435932008	Reply with quote #5

Welcome to the forum Bryant... Hello from So Cal... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

figlayla

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Posted 1435942371	Reply with quote #6

welcome to the addiction, before you know it there wont be any room for more.. __________________ Joshua Ahl New York/Long Island Wish List: black madiera, vdb, rdb, nero 600 ( waiting on greenfin's delivery) pomengranete cuttings/plants..and a bmw r25/26/27 Current list in pots: Sals, honey, green ichia, monstrues, hardy chicago, joe morle Goccia d'Oro, atillio purple, black mission. Rooting Unknowns Now

adoresfigs45

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Posted 1435961207	Reply with quote #7

Welcome to the forum of fig friends. Your fig sounds amazing. Good luck with it. I am sure you will learn tons here. I have. Joyce Tampa

mgginva

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Posted 1436010860	Reply with quote #8

Welcome fellow Virginian. If you get up my way let me know. I'm in Fauquier County - Warrenton to be specific. mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

DBJohnson

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Posted 1436018791	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by mgginva Welcome fellow Virginian. If you get up my way let me know. I'm in Fauquier County - Warrenton to be specific. mgg Thanks! My job sees me traveling all over VA, NC, and MD, so next time I'm headed that way I'll send you a PM and we can set up coffee or something. __________________ Bryant Franklin County, VA Zone 7a At the feet of the Blue Ridge Soil: Red clay mixed liberally with quartz

DBJohnson

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Posted 1436018881	Reply with quote #10

@ Simon, Joshua, and Joyce: Thank you for the welcome! __________________ Bryant Franklin County, VA Zone 7a At the feet of the Blue Ridge Soil: Red clay mixed liberally with quartz

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