Durio Nursery...FIG LIST for 2015-2016

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BronxFigs

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Posted 1446468054 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Dalton Durio/DURIO NURSERY has released the new list of available figs for 2015-2016. Great selections including.... wait for it....Belleclare's- "ATREANO" (the original). Take a good browse through the list. Get out the check book/credit cards. The web-site includes the characteristics of the available figs. Happy hunting. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

eboone

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Posted 1446469836	Reply with quote #2

Hi Frank, for some reason I cannot find an updated list with an internet search - just the same page on their website that has not changed since 2010. Atreano is not mentioned there. Can you provide a link? __________________ 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.

BronxFigs

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Posted 1446490473 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

Ed- Sorry....Wish I could do as you ask, but I'm computer illiterate. Give Dalton a call. I'm sure he'll send you the list. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

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Posted 1446490972	Reply with quote #4

Is it possible to edit/correct the title of a thread? How???? I hit "edit" and then "full edit"....and, I still cannot correct thread title. What did I do wrong? Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

snaglpus

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Posted 1446493500	Reply with quote #5

Here is the list you guys are looking for. Dalton sent it to me last week. Like Frank said, Bellecare's Atreano is on the list. It is an excellent cultivar. Mine is over 8yrs old in the ground. It is a fast growing tree so if you don't have much room, don't waste yout time trying to grow it. It will take over! Toni's Brown Italian is also on the list for 20 bucks! I know some folks have been looking for it. Its another excellent cultivar. It reminds me of a super sweet brown Italian Honey. So, here's your chance to get some fine hardy fig cultivars! Calling Dalton is a was of time. He prefers you send him an email. Trust me. Be blessed! Attached Files DurioNurseryCURRENT_AVAILABILITY.pdf (255.25 KB, 467 views) __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Jerry_M

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Posted 1446498670	Reply with quote #6

I got the new list as well on Oct 24th in response to an email I sent him on July 9th asking if he had 4 varieties in stock that I was ready to order. Yeah, kinda slow, but he seems to have a nice selection at reasonable prices. I have already bought two of the varieties else where that I originally inquired about from Durio but talked myself into two more making my order still at four. I am going to give it another try. I hope he responds this time. __________________ Jerry Canyon Lake, TX 8b Wanted: Cajun Gold, Louisiana Honey, Schar Israel-114 grams

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Posted 1446499460 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Thanks Dennis, and Frank too. U-da-mans. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

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Posted 1446501002 · Edited	Reply with quote #8

Dennis- Thanks for doing what I couldn't....i.e. providing the Durio Fig listings. BTW...I gave Dalton wood off my Atreano-Belleclare so that he could propagate this variety. My original "Atreano-Gold" trees (purchased back in July-2007) came from Zaino's Garden Center, Westbury, NY (Long Island), and the owner of Zaino's was a neighbor of the Belleclare Bros. I believe the Atreano-Gold from Zaino's was propagated from Atreano-Belleclare wood. (My original Atreano-Gold trees were killed in the Winter 2012-2013). Anecdotal story, but I got this Atreano-provenance information from a very reliable source, and member of not only this Figs4Fun Forum, but also a posting veteran of the old "Garden-Web Fig Forum". He's been around the fig block a few times, and has been posting for years. He also knows the Belleclare Bros, personally. ************************************************************************************************************************* So....how do I correct/edit the title of this thread? HELP!!!!** Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

cis4elk

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Posted 1446501867	Reply with quote #9

I don't think you can Frank. Some of the editing capabilities were taken away from members after the big debacle last year. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

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Posted 1446502984	Reply with quote #10

Elk.... Thanks. Didn't know the editing and correcting of the title was no longer an option. NOT GOOD.... : (((((( __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

snaglpus

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Posted 1446508650	Reply with quote #11

Frank, my Atreano and Atreano Gold came directly from Bellclare. There was a guy in NC who sold me my 2 trees. Be told me about Bellclare before folks were talking about Bellclare. Back then, I didn't know who they were. Back then he was geting rid of his BC collection and offered his trees to me. I declined and he sold them all to Bass. Today I am kicking myself for my lack of knowledge. My 2 Atreanos are in the ground. Both bounced back from from our harsh weather but Atreano Gold is not doing well. I'm gonna wrap them both this year and do a better job taking care of them from now on. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

dfoster25

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Posted 1446510549	Reply with quote #12

The Atreano Gold in my cutting offer is the one from Dalton. I bought a 1 gallon plant from him 2 years ago. Pretty nice fig. __________________ Zone 6, SE MICHIGAN -14F 1-7-14 -23F 2-?-15 6F 1-18-16

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Posted 1446511219	Reply with quote #13

Thank you Frank and Dennis :) My family had a look of nervous apprehension when I mentioned that Durio lists 39 varieties that I don't have yet, lol. So the haggling has begun, and the current score is want - 39 permission to get - 1 __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

snaglpus

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Posted 1446512255	Reply with quote #14

There are a few post out where some folks say atreano and Atreano Gold are the same. But they are not. Frank, I wish I were close to Zane's! I just went out and checked my Atreano Gold in the ground was doing and it's dead. I gota get another one later some day. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Smungung

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Posted 1446513583	Reply with quote #15

If you want to change this threads title you can hit edit on your first post on this specific thread then you hit full editor and you can change the title. __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

eboone

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Posted 1446517323	Reply with quote #16

A lot of great sounding figs. Some are not on their (old) catalog listing that describes the varieties. Does anyone have experience with the LSU Everbearing - we never hear much about it? And the Brown Greek, Purple Passion, Green Italian and Red Italian that are listed - anyone growing those? Are they synonyms for other figs? Dennis has posted about King Arthur in the past - any more info on this one? Origin? Thanks for any info! __________________ 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.

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Posted 1446517770	Reply with quote #17

Ed, I have just about all of those listed by Dalton. Brown Greek is one superb fig. It's not brown turkey. It ripens late around the first of Sept. The figs are large and the tree is very prolific. Purple Passion is a large purple fig. It was found at a estate sale at a location way down south Texas. Fig are very large, sweet but not that great. Tree puts out a lot of figs though! Green Italian is just a green fig slow grower. Mine is 2 years old and has not fruited yet. Red Italian is very common. It might be the same as Sal Corelone. Large round red figs with an amber center. King Arthur is a good one. It produces late in the season around the first of October. Brown figs tight eye, sweet and very hardy. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

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Posted 1446520520	Reply with quote #18

Smungung... Thanks X 1000. The title has been edited and corrected and the typos are gone for good. Now, I can rest. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

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Posted 1446520881	Reply with quote #19

Frank, you're a perfectionist like me! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

BronxFigs

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Posted 1446521169	Reply with quote #20

Dalton's "Red Italian" is not like Sal's Corleone (which is the same as Schar Italian, a known splitter). I also sent Dalton some propagation wood, from my original "Red Italian" (unidentified) trees that came from Mount Vernon, NY. This is a small reddish-black fig, deliciously sweet, and probably is another Mt. Etna type fig, so nothing new here, but it was fairly hardy until trees were killed in 2012-2013 winter. It can split in rainy weather. There are better Mt. Etna type figs to be had. Inferior to Hardy Chicago/Bensonhurst Purple. I grew Red Italian in containers since 2007 without any winter problems, but bad winters kill trees. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

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Posted 1446521809	Reply with quote #21

Thanks Frank. Does that Italian Red have brunswick type leaves? I wonder if its the same one that John McMillian of Almost Eden sells. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

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Posted 1446524408	Reply with quote #22

Great heads up. Thanks Frank and Dennis. Too bad I'm not allowed to buy any more figs:( but wait a minute. Like some wise man once said: "what momma don't know ,won't hurt" Durios here I come !!!! __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

BronxFigs

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Posted 1446524479	Reply with quote #23

Hi Dennis- The Red Italian leaves look like the leaves from a Mt. Etna type fig. Hardy Chicago-ish shaped, thick, leathery, and dark, spinach green. Brunswick usually has those deeply divided, finger leaves. You could never mistake the RI for a Brunswick. I have no photos to post of the original trees. Sorry. Hope this helps. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

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Posted 1446532401	Reply with quote #24

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Posted 1446562173	Reply with quote #25

No problem BronxFigs __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

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Posted 1446564184	Reply with quote #26

Thanks again Frank. My Red Italian just might be a Brunswick then. I will call my source and have a little chat. I'm not mad. Mistakes happen. Besides, I love Brunswick! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

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Posted 1446572103	Reply with quote #27

So is Dalton selling these dormant and bare rooted? __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

snaglpus

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Posted 1446572359	Reply with quote #28

Yes. They are going dormant but they won't be bare root. I've never received bare root trees from him. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446601335	Reply with quote #29

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerry_M I got the new list as well on Oct 24th in response to an email I sent him on July 9th asking if he had 4 varieties in stock that I was ready to order. Yeah, kinda slow, but he seems to have a nice selection at reasonable prices. I have already bought two of the varieties else where that I originally inquired about from Durio but talked myself into two more making my order still at four. I am going to give it another try. I hope he responds this time. Thanks, Dennis. Im curious to see what they have. __________________ 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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Posted 1446662749 · Edited	Reply with quote #30

Years ago, Durio use to have some large trees for sale. That was 3 or 4 years ago. In the Spring of 2011, I took a road trip to Texas a few years ago. On my way, I stopped by Durio's Nursery and Mr James Robins's house. I walked around his nursery. We talked about figs. He did not have many for sale. I asked why? He said its very hard for "real" nurseries like his to make a profit these days. He said there are a several roadside temporary nursuries popping up in Texas and Lousiana stealling all of their business. He said, they get bulk fig trees from God knows where and they sell them real cheap. So for the past few years, he didn't put forth a major effort to get any fig cuttings. However, last year he did obtain some cuttings from some forum member here. Like Frank stated above, Atreano is a rare one! I also recommend getting Black Celeste, Ventura, Italian Red and few others. Black Celeste is NOT hardy though! It's the exact same as Celeste, just black. I think next year, I will take another road trip and visit Durio and a few others. Here is the link I posted on my trip: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/my-trip-to-cajun-country-5451120?highlight=my+trip+cajun&pid=1271781222 __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

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Posted 1453077592	Reply with quote #31

Hi and wondering if anyone has any atreano or atreano gold cuttings available that might have come from Bellecare? Ironically I live a mile from where Bellecare was located but I only began growing figs 3 or 4 years ago-after the Bellecare brothers had closed. I always bought veg plants at that nursury and always saw all the figs but had little interest back then. Even remember one of the brothers showing me the figs which I thought were interesting but their care seemed too complicated. Ugh!!! The site where the nursury was located is still empty and fenced. I often slow down down as I drive past wondering if something could be growing on that empty lot! Anyway if anyone has any Bellecare variety cuttings I would be interested and glad to pay. Thanks Barry Plainview Long Island __________________ Barry

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Posted 1453091407	Reply with quote #32

Is this where atreano was imported from? I have it from two sources and an older Italian fellow at work has an established tree. Connecticut 6b. I have Sally's El, Gene and Corleone cuttings growing. If there is a difference please let me know so I can ask person I know about this fig. Thanks again, Mike

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