Pastiliere got too big

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figgary

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Posted 1457204078	Reply with quote #1

It was time my Pastiliere was either going to be root pruned and re-potted, or planted in ground. I had a spot below an owl box that I wanted to plant a tree, so that's where I put it. As I've written before, Pastiliere is a favorite, and it was handy having it close to my house at ripening time, but it is such a vigorous grower, I thought I'd like to see what it can do in the ground. Having a tractor and a helpful neighbor saved my aging back. Here it is in its new spot. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

GreenFin

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Posted 1457204258	Reply with quote #2

That fig sure gets to enjoy a nice view :) __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

ross

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Posted 1457204644	Reply with quote #3

Yeah, holy crap. Can I come live with you?? __________________ Ross - Zone 6B/7A - Philadelphia My Cultivar List / Pictures! / My YouTube

sarahkt

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Posted 1457207311	Reply with quote #4

Looking great! Your Pastiliere has grown a lot faster than mine which was purchased and potted last year. Yours is also from Raintree, isn't it? Sorry James, Ross, I've already got first claim on Gary's guest house! :) __________________ Sarah from Bay Area, CA (zone: 9B) Wishlist: Sangue Dolce, Black Ischia (UCD), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika

Rewton

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Posted 1457209450	Reply with quote #5

Looks great! I'm surprised it is still dormant. One of my Pastilliere cuttings now has roots and leaves so I'm looking forward to this one. Did you see any sign of its reputation for being slow to set fruit? __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

Dstarr

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Posted 1457212874	Reply with quote #6

Awesome property, I hope you have fish in that pond to go with your figs! __________________ Klamath falls, OR High desert Zone 6B

figgary

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Posted 1457213538	Reply with quote #7

Hi Steve, no, to answer your question. I got it as a small, rooted, 1 gallon plant from Raintree, in April, 2014. I planted it directly into the wine barrel. It produced some very good figs in November, 7 months later. It had a great crop in 2015. The photos I showed were all taken 2 weeks ago. All of my figs are breaking dormancy now. Yes, Sarah, it's from Raintree, and won't Dean miss you?? Thanks Ross and James. I'm fortunate to live in a lovely area. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

greenfig

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Posted 1457219681	Reply with quote #8

What a beauty! I am sure it will like the new spot like we all do just looking at the photos :) Good luck with it! I wish I had more land like you do, my city lot got too crowded 2 years ago! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

JoAnn749

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Posted 1457225591	Reply with quote #9

Very impressive tree!! Nice area also:) __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

sarahkt

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Posted 1457227582	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by figgary won't Dean miss you?? Not if I bring him! And the figs. The cat and dog would love it. That land is so beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing the development of those young fig trees you put in the ground, and the figs along the shed. __________________ Sarah from Bay Area, CA (zone: 9B) Wishlist: Sangue Dolce, Black Ischia (UCD), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika

rcantor

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Posted 1457239617	Reply with quote #11

I hope you get ten time as many figs each year! __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

danw

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Posted 1457245756	Reply with quote #12

Nice looking tree Gary. I am sure it is going to love the new location. Glad to see the required gopher cage. __________________ Wish List: Bordisot Negra Rimada, BB10 (dan_la), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika, Mavra Vasilika Sika, Sanguinato, San Donato, Smith Zone 9A

lampo

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Posted 1457257551 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Gary, This is exactly what a young fig should look like . Congrats! . You sure have been giving her ...( here, the tree is a lady and the fruit is a male) best attention and all candies she wants! She shows 'health' and nice looks from top to bottom!! Now I am curious to see how nice and sweet her fruits are .. any pictures ? thank you. Francisco Portugal

Jerry_M

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Posted 1457275499	Reply with quote #14

The tree will love being in its new home. __________________ Jerry Canyon Lake, TX 8b Wanted: Cajun Gold, Louisiana Honey, Schar Israel-114 grams

figgary

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Posted 1457278640	Reply with quote #15

Thank you for the kind comments everyone. Yes Dan, as good as I am at trapping gophers, and we have plenty, they are insane for fig roots. Thank you, Francisco, for your appreciation of one of my favorite ladies. Here are her fruits;)) Main crop 8/14/2015 __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

Quackmaster

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Posted 1457295723	Reply with quote #16

What a view!!! __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

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