I am still waiting for the second fig to fully ripen. Looks like its going to be pushing honey. I can see it when i look into the eye. I will take photos of it still on tree and off split in half taste profile etc. I picked the first one too early but it was a above average fig and the best of my collection to date.

I can give you the address and GPS coordinates of the tree if you promise to send me cuttings  :)

This is the second fig off the tree. IT was rained on while ripening so inside looks different in color then the first one I ate. Little less wonderfull in taste but that was expected.
This fig is a honey / grape tasting fig. Reminds me of a extra sweet purple grape dipped in honey. The plant is only 14 inchs tall and was rooted this year.thus its my favorite fig of all so far for being so good and just a youngster! First fig was a 10 plus. No acid flavor but complex with a exotic flavor. Skin is thin and tender. It also was cold while ripening so next year it will show its true colors. Richie from louisiana

That is awesome news Richie. Thanks for the update. My cutting came back from the dead and although very small ,it's still kicking. Good to know that it's a common fig.

Oh yea. It has purple honey too. Look at pic of eye in cut in half pic

Thanks for bumping up this thread, its a great story! I would love it if I could walk around my neighborhood and find fig trees. 

[QUOTE=figpig_66]Oh yea. It has purple honey too. Look at pic of eye in cut in half pic [/QUOTE]

Im going to make a trip to check out that tree. With some luck, I'll find the tree still alive and hopefully also the resident. Wonderfull fig. Thanks for sharing and desvribing it so well.

[QUOTE=rmulhero]Thanks for bumping up this thread, its a great story! I would love it if I could walk around my neighborhood and find fig trees. [/QUOTE]

I just stopped at an alley a couple a miles away from my home to check out a tree...it looks like its just in an abandoned lot. Not at anyones home. But yes, I just want to walk ariund neighborhoods and gather fig cuttings...lol

Looks really nice Richie. You said it's the best tasting fig, a 10+. Let us know what you are comparing it to so we can get some idea of what to expect. Thanks a lot Richie, anxious to know.

Near my home but will need to return to see the fruit.

Looks like a heathy growing tree with pretty leaves hope the fruit is just as good

Very jealous! Keep us updated on the abandoned tree you found, I would take cuttings for fun and see what happens. Did you ever visit the original tree mentioned in the post?

[QUOTE=Smyfigs][QUOTE=rmulhero]Thanks for bumping up this thread, its a great story! I would love it if I could walk around my neighborhood and find fig trees. [/QUOTE] I just stopped at an alley a couple a miles away from my home to check out a tree...it looks like its just in an abandoned lot. Not at anyones home. But yes, I just want to walk ariund neighborhoods and gather fig cuttings...lol[/QUOTE]

Rmulhero, i surely will keep all posted on my find & happy to send cuttings! yes, so fun to see/ taste the fruit even from some abandoned tree. Some of these trees came from who knows where, right?! I can take my clippers & cut some this weekend. Its not dormant yet. Is that ok?

About the Burbank Vineland tree, i will (hopefully) go next weekend to check it out. Again, is it okay to take cutyings if not dormsnt? Just in case owner alliws me.

Someone mentioned "I'm jealous"...i know the feeling! For ne, looking at pics of Sister Madelines trees/figs made me want to fly back there for a few cuttings! But i must control myself. This can be a very expensive hobby (obsession?)!

Os: i may be able to go around the other side to find out if there is an owner and if so, maybe find out about the tree.

Nice fig. I have a rooted tree as well but no figs this year. In a previous post, there was some speculation that this fig is an Improved Brown Turkey fig. I don't think this is true after seeing some of the photos of this fig and the leaves. Any other thoughts?

A lot of great figs have been found by cruising neighborhoods (like Figo Preto).  I keep suggesting to those of you that can do this to accept subscriptions.  A few of us chip in for gas and we get a few cuttings of each tree you find.  Some will be great, some caprifigs and some not worth eating.  It's the thrill of the hunt.  :)  Subscribers would have to pay priority shipping.

[QUOTE=Smyfigs] ... I can take my clippers & cut some this weekend. Its not dormant yet. Is that ok? About the Burbank Vineland tree, i will (hopefully) go next weekend to check it out. Again, is it okay to take cutyings if not dormsnt? Just in case owner alliws me. ... [/QUOTE]

Some people are good at rooting green wood but many of us aren't. It seems much easier for people who live in Zone 8 or higher. This season's or last season's live wood that has turned brown or grey is much easier to root.  Wood from 2 or more seasons ago will root easily but may not sprout for months to years if at all.

Woohoo, yes, it is the thrill of the hunt! Never know until you get the fruit. I mean leaves can be an good tip but the dicovery of the fruit can make the trip worthwhile!!

[QUOTE=rcantor][QUOTE=Smyfigs] ... I can take my clippers & cut some this weekend. Its not dormant yet. Is that ok? About the Burbank Vineland tree, i will (hopefully) go next weekend to check it out. Again, is it okay to take cutyings if not dormsnt? Just in case owner alliws me. ... [/QUOTE]

Some people are good at rooting green wood but many of us aren't. It seems much easier for people who live in Zone 8 or higher. This season's or last season's live wood that has turned brown or grey is much easier to root.  Wood from 2 or more seasons ago will root easily but may not sprout for months to years if at all.[/QUOTE]

I see. That makes sense. Fig trees are so cool in so many ways.

There are several houses on the East side of Gould Ave. in La Canada Flintridge just north of the freeway that have a heavy planting of fig trees. They seem to have started with one house that has several large fig trees next to the street and in their yard. Several neighbors also have fig trees. One of the trees still had fruit on it around two weeks ago. I shop at the strip mall there on Foothill and drive by the fig house around once a month. One of these days I’ll find the courage to do a door knock and find out more about them. 

Mara, we could do some fig investigating together! I would totally enjoy doing this if you're up for it. Let's do it!

[QUOTE=Smyfigs]Mara, we could do some fig investigating together! I would totally enjoy doing this if you're up for it. Let's do it! [/QUOTE]

Sounds great. Why not?

 

Have another Aaron4USA fig swelling up This one us called pacific looks to be a large fig too. Its a purple fig with deep red interior hope mine looks like his but mine will be unpallenated. But its a common fig because irs pretty large and getting its color. I put them in my heated green house keeping it around 85 degrees a d 100% humidity. Cant really control humidity i live in Louisiana. Day time temps are in the high 70s night time 50's low 60s.

[QUOTE=AltadenaMara][QUOTE=Smyfigs]Mara, we could do some fig investigating together! I would totally enjoy doing this if you're up for it. Let's do it! [/QUOTE]

Sounds great. Why not?

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Great!! Love the wuote, Mara!

I'll PM you to figure a day that works for both of us:-). Yay!

Typos...ugh. Meant quote. Love the quote!

Here is another pic this one got alot more ripe then the last one i showed a pic of

How did it taste?

Hints of peach mango flavor. Was weak but its way out if season. Next year this will be really promising
The first one that ripend was loaded with honey. This one just juicy.

Still looking to go there this month!! I hope the tree is still there and, that the owner will allow me to take cuttings!

[QUOTE=snaglpus]Nope Aaron, I'm talking about Improved Brown Turkey.  I also have Black Jack and Black Spanish.  Now BJ and BS true dwarf trees and they are not the same either!  The Improved Brown Turkey is a totally different fig.  Go here and see:  http://www.davewilson.com/product-information/product/improved-brown-turkey-fig[/QUOTE]~dennis i have one called vashion violette,it is supposed to be english brown turkey is this the tree you speak of, i wonder how many turkey's can there be >??~

It's not a Brown Turkey. I've ripened about a dozen this year. More similar to Kathleen Black.

Art, do the leaves match Kathleen's Black? I know that KB can be slow to produce figs, the B & V seems to be doing pretty well with production.

Mike in Hanover, VA

Mike if you scroll back and look at my pics. Mine are being grown in Louisiana they do resemble Kathleen black. I have both of these figs and burbank produced more figs and Kathleen black tend to sour

Mike, I will compare tomorrow. I have two large KB trees. Also looks like Maltese Falcon.

[QUOTE=kubota1]

It's not a Brown Turkey. I've ripened about a dozen this year. More similar to Kathleen Black.