Monstrous old fig tree

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Shur

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Posted 1423338224	Reply with quote #1

Just wanted to share these pics of a trained old fig tree that I found today in some backyard. I'll have to visit it again during the summer to see what the figs look and taste like! Attached Images 1.jpg (214.47 KB, 300 views) 2.jpg (204.78 KB, 277 views) __________________ Jerusalem, Israel

Yeehova

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Posted 1423338709	Reply with quote #2

Great pictures! That thing is a beast! __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

COGardener

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Posted 1423339172	Reply with quote #3

That tree is amazing, I bet there is a great story behind it.

SoniSoni

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Posted 1423339350	Reply with quote #4

It has a soul, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

RichinNJ

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Posted 1423339612	Reply with quote #5

Nice!

eboone

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Posted 1423340046	Reply with quote #6

I would love to see that tree again when fully leafed out and loaded with ripe figs! __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

BrightGreenNurse

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Posted 1423340393	Reply with quote #7

Holy smokes! What state do live in? __________________ Wish list- St. Rita, LSU Hollier, Brooklyn White, LSU Improved Celeste, Smith, St. Anthony

Rewton

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Posted 1423345589	Reply with quote #8

Reminds me of the "frankenfig" that has been posted on the forum before. Someone definitely spent a lot of time pruning it and training the branches to grow that way. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

Daramus

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Posted 1423356144	Reply with quote #9

Wow! __________________ Buckeye, Arizona Zone 9B

Dave

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Posted 1423357173	Reply with quote #10

now thats a fig tree.......... __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

greenfig

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Posted 1423359326	Reply with quote #11

Wow! Nice! I wonder what is the purpose of those metal stakes? Is it a temporary net support to cover against the birds? __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Ruuting

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Posted 1423359824	Reply with quote #12

That has to be for bird protection. A tree that size has been attracting birds for many summers. Fantastic! __________________ Rui Southeast CT, zone 6B

waynea

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Posted 1423360062	Reply with quote #13

Really nice, it is a monster!

nycfig

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Posted 1423360832	Reply with quote #14

Wow! You have to take pics of that beast in the summer. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

Ogorodnitsa

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Posted 1423360873	Reply with quote #15

Wow! That is some tree! If you ever talk to the owners, it would be great to hear the story behind it. __________________ Pennsylvania, Zone 6B

Feigenbaum

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Posted 1423361513	Reply with quote #16

That tree looks amazing! You live in a beautiful country shur! __________________ Hi from Germany! (Zone 7b) Christian

schaplin

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Posted 1423362900	Reply with quote #17

Wow. I think I might be afraid to walk by that thing at night. "Feed me" comes to mind. Wild looking tree and actually I would love having it in my yard. Great photo. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Wish List: @Hmari, @Maltese beauty, @Col de Dame Grise, @Bryant Dark, @Lynhurst White, @Melcedonia Dark, @Panevino Dark, @Paradiso

PepperMan

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Posted 1423363136	Reply with quote #18

Wow that is a monster. I'd like to see it with some foliage and figs to! __________________ Chad New Jersey, Zone 6B Wish List: Col de Dame Gris, Col de Dame Noir. I have small trees for trade starting in May! PM me if interested.

JLee

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Posted 1423366959	Reply with quote #19

Wow for sure a monster! Would love to see it leafed out and carrying! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Orange County, California / Zone 10b Wish List: Col de Dame Grise, Aubique Petite, Vasilika Sika, Galicia Negra -Jeffrey and Anna

DesertDance

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Posted 1423409582	Reply with quote #20

Thanks for sharing! The land looks similar to what we have here in Southern California. Figs and Israel go back thousands of years, so I guess they have something on us when it comes to training and bird protection! It will be fun to see it in leaf with the protection on. Looking forward to the update. Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

Shur

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Posted 1429810154	Reply with quote #21

The monster, two and a half months later. Unfortunately I did get a chance to talk with the owner. The tree is located somewhere in southern Israel, and I don't get to visit the place very often. It might be a dark fig, though, since I saw some red on new leaves. can't wait till summer! Attached Images 1.jpg (140.81 KB, 92 views) 2.jpg (180.74 KB, 89 views) 3.jpg (127.84 KB, 82 views) __________________ Jerusalem, Israel

lampo

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Posted 1429818944	Reply with quote #22

Nice tree! If those thick and apparently fully exposed limbs at the center of the tree are not going to get shaded soon by additional foliage, they should be white-washed now. Left unprotected could easily be sun burnt. Francisco Portugal

adoresfigs45

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Posted 1429826418	Reply with quote #23

Wow I wonder how big figs will be. thanks for pics Joyce

ChrisK

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Posted 1429826983	Reply with quote #24

Wow. What a sight!! Thanks for the update. __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

figherder

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Posted 1429833667	Reply with quote #25

I wonder how old that tree is? You did get cuttings though right? __________________ Jeff in zone 5b Wish list St rita,Vista,Sal's G,De la Reina, preto, Sport and pops purple red from Bellaclare, Planera Malta Black, Navid Unk Dark Greek,

Shur

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Posted 1429850503	Reply with quote #26

Figherder, I believe the tree must be 50-60 years old, but I'll try to find out when I talk with the owner. As for the cuttings - no, I didn't take any. I'm currently growing 5 unknown varieties that I found, and unfortunately I don't have enough room for more. So unless the figs are exceptionally good, I'll pass. There's no end to this, I see figs everywhere and just can't have them all :( __________________ Jerusalem, Israel

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