My espalier project...

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Elfarach

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Posted 1430589642 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

My first in ground fig, I bought this Black Jack last summer and so looking forward to it's figs. I think it liked the spot. I first transplanted it on 3/11/15 and now it has few new branches. Only gonna let it grow 8ft wide. __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

DonCentralTexas

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Posted 1430591684	Reply with quote #2

Looking good! I'd be interested in seeing its progression at the end of the season. Do you cut any suckers off, or have you had this problem? Mine started suckering like crazy when I laid it horizontal. __________________ Don (Near Austin, TX zone 8b) If you have these for sale/trade PM me: Zingarella, Grantham's Royal, Calderona, Genovese Nero, Noir de Barbentane

Elfarach

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Posted 1430592154	Reply with quote #3

Hey Don. It has about 3 little suckers that just popped out within the last week, I might just let them grow enough to airlayer a couple to gift out. __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

ChrisK

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Posted 1430594189	Reply with quote #4

Looks great Simon. Thanks for sharing. __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

figpig_66

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Posted 1430617880	Reply with quote #5

Simon you are well on your way. Didnt know what it was you were doing. I googled it. That is really cool. I have a decent size black jack. Grate fruit __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

greenfig

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Posted 1430620628	Reply with quote #6

Looks great! How do you water it? __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

rcantor

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Posted 1430622411	Reply with quote #7

Looks great, congratulations. __________________ 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.

Elfarach

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Posted 1430678850	Reply with quote #8

Right now I'm watering by hand till I set up an irrigation system. It's a row of 6 trees along that wall. I dug around the base of the tree to give it a lower water level before I covered them with the bark. __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

DevIsgro

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Posted 1430716133	Reply with quote #9

This is super cool! I have all my figs indoors so haven't espaliered any so far. I'm currently working on an espalier for my pomegranate tree. Thanks for sharing !!! __________________ Currently growing 50-60 varieties, this season's cuttings dependant. Hopefully I'll get to taste a few more this year...

Elfarach

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Posted 1435931545	Reply with quote #10

A little update... 2 months later, lots of growth. Suckers like crazy but cut them down to only 3. Lots of figlets, should have my first ripe fig in a few days. Going to start the airlayer process on the suckers on Monday. __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

Elfarach

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Posted 1448570291	Reply with quote #11

Hey everyone... haven't been on in a while and thought I'd check in... Anyways, will be pruning my Black Jack in a couple days and was wondering if anyone would like some cuttings... Will probably have only enough for a few packages of 3-4 cuttings... Gifted of course just asking for the shipping, $5 should cover it... PM me if interested... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

HIfarm

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Posted 1448572805	Reply with quote #12

Sounds like a great opportunity for those who don't have Black Jack. Glad you posted to this thread as it is getting me to reconsider espaliering some of my figs -- might work well to plant them along some of my hogwire fence. Happy Thanksgiving! John

texas_girl

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Posted 1448574829	Reply with quote #13

Looks really nice your tree. A lot of Leaves. __________________ Growing: Brown Turkey, LSU purple, Carica Conadria Wishlist: Red Lebanese,Fiorone di Ruvo, Figoin, Panache, Malon Black, Maltese Falcon,Barada,Jordanian Zraqi, Sumacki, Syrian Honey, Souadi, Sweet Joy, Byadi,Godfather

akrouus

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Posted 1448575224	Reply with quote #14

Quote: Originally Posted by Elfarach Hey everyone... haven't been on in a while and thought I'd check in... Anyways, will be pruning my Black Jack in a couple days and was wondering if anyone would like some cuttings... Will probably have only enough for a few packages of 3-4 cuttings... Gifted of course just asking for the shipping, $5 should cover it... PM me if interested... looks great...happy thanksgiving simon __________________ Nick Southern California

Smyfigs

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Posted 1448583108	Reply with quote #15

Beautiful tree, Elfaranch! Nice way to trim it. I need to read about this technique. My mom has a Black Jack about 3-4 yrs old (I think). It is a small tree. I have only had two figs from it but they are some deliscious figs! __________________ 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

lifigs

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Posted 1449180144	Reply with quote #16

Simon, Received the Black Jack (plus bonus VdB) cuttings today and they look great. Thanks again. __________________ Bill Long Island (Nassau) 7a,NY Wish List: Sicilian Red, RdB, JH Adriatic, Sal's EL and any fig from Bari.

Jodi

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Posted 1449237081	Reply with quote #17

What a happy lil fig tree! Looks elfin for sure Elfaranch. I have always been interested in trying espaliering. Haven't tried Black Jack yet either. How did you enjoy the figs? I have a vigorous BT unk for trade, if you have any cuttings left. I'll PM you. Best, Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Elfarach

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Posted 1460814603	Reply with quote #18

Here we go again!!! Decided to really give it a good pruning for a fresh start this season and to pick main vertical permanent branches... Even tried a bud graft but it didn't take... Top pic was taken late Nov 15' and bottom pic was taken yesterday... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

NoelG_123

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Posted 1460818741	Reply with quote #19

Quote: Originally Posted by Elfarach Here we go again!!! Decided to really give it a good pruning for a fresh start this season and to pick main vertical permanent branches... Even tried a bud graft but it didn't take... Top pic was taken late Nov 15' and bottom pic was taken yesterday... __________________ "A fig by any other name, is a Newton."

NoelG_123

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Posted 1460818829	Reply with quote #20

Very, very nice! Inspirational! Next project after to 30 I have going LOL. __________________ "A fig by any other name, is a Newton."

Elfarach

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Posted 1476575805 · Edited	Reply with quote #21

Hello you fig maniacs!!! My Black Jack was taking over my driveway and had to do a little fall pruning and have some cuttings to give away, just pay the shipping of $5... Will have 6 packages of 4 cuttings each... Paypal is prefered, first 6 PM's get'em... This little tree has become a beast of a grower for me... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

Figinfever

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Posted 1476577992	Reply with quote #22

PM'ed. Thanks for the offer. __________________ Dan, West Central FL 9a Wishlist- Great tasting dark or light figs with deep red interiors: White Madeira, Craven's Craving, Portugal Black Madeira, Sultani, Violeta, USDA Black Ischia, Dall'Osso, CdDB or CdDB-N

cjccmc

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Posted 1476578691	Reply with quote #23

Simon, Are you going to create a second row of laterals? I've seen some done with 4 rows, that could be a lot of trimming to keep it shaped. I'm considering an espalier to make use of my limited growing space. Nice looking tree you have. __________________ Conrad, SoCal zone 10

Elfarach

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Posted 1476580075	Reply with quote #24

3 DOWN, 3 still available... I was thinking about it Conrad but I now in it's 2nd growing season in this spot, we had way more figs then we could eat so I will just keep it at one row... I really let it grow wild this year since my parents were going to be in town and that meant other family also visiting so I wanted the extra figs but I learned a few things doing this... 1. Only a few horizontal branches (8-10) 2. Pinch sooner (7th or 8th leaf) 3. Longer periods between watering (had some splitting in late July) This'll keep it cleaner looking and easier to manage... And besides, I'll be getting extra figs next year from my other trees... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

DomGardens

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Posted 1476581676	Reply with quote #25

PM sent, thanks Simon! __________________ Dom Figventory Spreadsheet @DomGardens domgardensitaly@gmail.com 609-457-6825

Elfarach

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Posted 1476658186 · Edited	Reply with quote #26

https://picsart.com/i/214328589006202 Bummer we can't post pics anymore... Here's my attempt at a link... 2 packages left... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

DomGardens

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Posted 1476671595	Reply with quote #27

Simon we cannot post photos to the forum anymore? __________________ Dom Figventory Spreadsheet @DomGardens domgardensitaly@gmail.com 609-457-6825

Elfarach

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Posted 1476727159	Reply with quote #28

There's a topic on it now, something about the site running out of space... I'm the last one you should ask about techy stuff, haha... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

Figinfever

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Posted 1476987585	Reply with quote #29

Black Jack cuttings received. Thanks, Simon. __________________ Dan, West Central FL 9a Wishlist- Great tasting dark or light figs with deep red interiors: White Madeira, Craven's Craving, Portugal Black Madeira, Sultani, Violeta, USDA Black Ischia, Dall'Osso, CdDB or CdDB-N

Elfarach

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Posted 1477062302	Reply with quote #30

SWEET!! Hope you root them all... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

Figinfever

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Posted 1477076300	Reply with quote #31

Fingers crossed. : ) __________________ Dan, West Central FL 9a Wishlist- Great tasting dark or light figs with deep red interiors: White Madeira, Craven's Craving, Portugal Black Madeira, Sultani, Violeta, USDA Black Ischia, Dall'Osso, CdDB or CdDB-N

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