Cheap small fig trees on eBay

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vitalucky

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Posted 1388978359	Reply with quote #1

http://myworld.ebay.com/coralgroher/ One year old trees for as low as 1.99 which is the price of a cutting. Sounds good. Some members might be interested. Click on "See All Items" __________________ Sal Florida 10b whish list: dark portuguese,Smith, O'Rourke, Battaglia, Col De Dame, Abeberreira,Bourjassotte Noire (Sollies), Ronde de Bordeaux, Hunt,

greenfig

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Posted 1388979878	Reply with quote #2

I got Almas from him last year, nice trees, I would buy from him again. Recommend. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1388980459	Reply with quote #3

Thanks for the tip. I just bought some of each. __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1388981719	Reply with quote #4

I also got some Alma's from him that are very nice. __________________ john Zone 7a

greg88

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Posted 1388984548	Reply with quote #5

I got a couple alma and a black mission from him last year as well. They did well for me __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1388998694	Reply with quote #6

have you guys seen fruits yet? what if it's an ugly joke on buyers?

dkirtexas

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Posted 1389009490	Reply with quote #7

I have bought several trees from him, all good, better than advertised. __________________ Thx, glad to be here Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO" Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8 Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED. Any LSU fig.

vitalucky

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Posted 1389011533	Reply with quote #8

Aaron Even a Brown Turkey at 1.99 is cheap. The varieties he sells are very common in the South. I finally ordered a Mission, a Celeste and a Alma. Shipping is on the high for one tree but if you buy more it is an additional dollar only. I believe it is the best deal on eBay and elsewhere too! __________________ Sal Florida 10b whish list: dark portuguese,Smith, O'Rourke, Battaglia, Col De Dame, Abeberreira,Bourjassotte Noire (Sollies), Ronde de Bordeaux, Hunt,

GeneDaniels

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Posted 1389016320	Reply with quote #9

I bought one of those tiny trees on ebay last year, a Chicago Hardy. My wife laughed and said I got ripped off. Then it grew 5+ ft and produced 5-6, absolutely wonderful tasting figs in the first year! If they have the variety you are looking for, I say go for it. __________________ Zone 7b (Central Arkansas) Seven trees in the ground: Hardy Chicago, Celeste(?), LSU gold, Italian Black, Southern Brown Turkey(?), Strawberry Verte, and Unk yellow. Trees in pots: VdB, CdD, and Sicilian?

MariannaMiller

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Posted 1389018117	Reply with quote #10

I bought some of the Alma's from him last year. They were nice plants and have grown well. Now to see whether they survive the weather here. Have two in-ground, and one in a pot and buried in a very sheltered area. __________________ Wish list: Patlicans, Adriatic, Salem Dark, Lebanese Red, Conadria In Ground: Alma, Brunswick,Bryant Dark, BT, Celeste, Dominic, HC, It. Honey,LSU Purple, Mission Black, Sarizeybek; In pots: Ashlan, Atreano, Blk Bethlehem, El Molino Unk.,Excel, DK, Gr. Ischia, Kadota, Lattarula, Nero 600, VDB, Olympian, Petit Negri, Unk. Plainfield, Unk. Slidell Blk, Sweet George, Unk Portuguese Purple, Unk. It. Yellow, White Genoa, White Tx Everbearing; Madison SC 29693 (7a/7b)

oldvt

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Posted 1389024636	Reply with quote #11

I bought trees off him for the last 2 years, they are great little trees but the leaves are all the same , So I guessed bt or celeste. I use the trees for grafting. I want to point out that I am no expert.Rex. __________________ Looking to trade an IT 258 for basses Red Leb or a O Rourke for a Hunt.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1389036081	Reply with quote #12

mmm, so tempting. And, yes indeed, the deal is unbelievably cheap, Can't go wrong with the price... I think I'll stick to my cuttings though, At least I know what I'm going to get, and rooting is fun for me too, that way It feels like I am the sole cause they are growing. haha.

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1389037407	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by oldvt I bought trees off him for the last 2 years, they are great little trees but the leaves are all the same ... I have only started two types of trees so far. One is Black Mission and the other an unknown white fig. I cut them from the trees myself and I am as certain as one can be of the types. The plants are almost a year old now and they have all looked identical as far as I can tell. The fruits will reveal the truth. __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1389229413	Reply with quote #14

I received my cheap, bare root trees today. I haven't taken them out of the plastic wrap yet since I need to go get some potting soil. As far as I can tell, they are in good shape. There is no way I can tell for sure if they are the varieties I ordered, but each bundle of trees has distinctively different bark, buds and branch shape. __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

coralgroher

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Posted 1389244413	Reply with quote #15

Hi folks, I am the grower mentioned. I have been lurking since javajunkie recomended last year. This is the thread. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/alma-on-ebay-6349258?highlight=alma+ebay%C2%A0 . As stated before please mention the forum if you decide to order and I will hand select your trees, usually best of 6. I stand by my variety listing. I am just a hobbyist trying to supplement my collection. Drought this year, trees are a little smaller than last. Almas are largest followed by celeste and mission. I had a great experience with the forum last year and would once again like to give members the best specimens. Thank you.

saxonfig

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Posted 1389247052	Reply with quote #16

coralgroher: Welcome to the forum. Nice of you to step up and make some clarifications about the trees you're offering on ebay. If I didn't already have the varieties you're offering, I'd give you a shot & order some. Your prices are very fair and that's something I believe in - being fair to others. Keep it up and others will treat you in kind - IMHO. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

vitalucky

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Posted 1389282588	Reply with quote #17

coralgroher Thanks I received the trees and you send me a "bonus": what a nice surprise! The trees are nice and they look good. __________________ Sal Florida 10b whish list: dark portuguese,Smith, O'Rourke, Battaglia, Col De Dame, Abeberreira,Bourjassotte Noire (Sollies), Ronde de Bordeaux, Hunt,

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1389332640	Reply with quote #18

Potted mine up this morning. Didn't notice the freebies until I unwrapped them. Thanks coralgroher! None of the trees were smaller than I expected, so that wasn't necessary, but good insurance against my two brown thumbs. __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

Listenstohorses

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Posted 1389572491	Reply with quote #19

I ordered mine today. Not sure if my message went with. I ordered 3mine trees, one if each variety offered, one was a bit bigger cuz onlt size I could fund in that variety. Whoo hoo. I will be a fig farmer soon lol. __________________ Zone 6, south central Missouri ...wishing for yummy figs that grow well here. Have Desert King, Celeste, Amber, and Alma?... plus one unknown variety I got from my father in CA

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1405882019	Reply with quote #20

Here is my Black Mission today. This will be my first fig to ripen of any of my fig trees that I have grown so far. It is currently about as ripe as the ripest black mission I have ever seen at my local grocer. I think I can get it a little riper. I can't capture the detail, but it is starting to form tiny wrinkles around the equator which I expect may develop into cracks. This is what she looks like with her chastity belt on: __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1405882304	Reply with quote #21

PS: This tree would have been bigger than it is now, but she was neglected. I was short on soil when I potted her, so she was sitting in less than a gallon and never received any fertilizer. I recently transplanted to a 5 gallon container WITH soil. Also, I trained most of my other trees. This one was allowed to grow crooked. Despite the abuse, it has been a strong tree. Just not up to it's full potential. Can't wait to pick this fig! __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

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