The Unk. Pacific Fig

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Aaron4USA

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Posted 1406012113	Reply with quote #1

Since February I have been eyeing this tree in the neighborhood , waiting to see when it would start throwing some ripe bombs...well, last week I was passing by the area and saw the entire family at harvest action... I stopped the car and asked if I could have a particular one that I chose from the tree to photograph...The older gentleman helped me with a smile...here's is the pictures... If possible, can anyone ID this fig please?

twovkay

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Posted 1406021009	Reply with quote #2

Again another nice find. __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

greenfig

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Posted 1406021178	Reply with quote #3

Nice! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Hershell

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Posted 1406025119	Reply with quote #4

We all agree, it's nice! __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

paully22

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Posted 1406031673	Reply with quote #5

Wow such good productivity. A good find and beautiful color.

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1406034778	Reply with quote #6

Aaron your the man!!! __________________ john Zone 7a

eboone

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Posted 1406036193	Reply with quote #7

Aaron, you did not get any history from the owner? Beautiful fig, different leaf. __________________ 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.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1406039893	Reply with quote #8

Thanks everyone. It tasted really refreshing and juicy, not syrupy but sweet and very aromatic, no acidity at all, with a good crunch. I don't know if it is a BT or something else... I have never seen BT in person. Ed, they are new tenants and hardly know how to speak English. When I kept asking what variety is it they kept saying it's a Fig...I just stopped talking. Overall, I enjoyed the refreshing taste and was impressed with the size of the fruit.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1413000306	Reply with quote #9

I was passing by the house with the tree few days ago and decided to check on the tree. It has set new set of figs that are getting bigger... When would all these figs ripen? Or will they ever... I'm definitely getting cuttings when she is dormant!

greenfig

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Posted 1413003009	Reply with quote #10

Sure they will! My last figs got ripe in December last year. It is still summer outside :) One week after it is over, the Spring arrives! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Grasa

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Posted 1413009363	Reply with quote #11

it will be nice to see it without its leaves.. I wonder how those long branches are in upright growth? __________________ Grasa Seattle, WA

MGorski

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Posted 1413030700	Reply with quote #12

Nice to see the whole family enjoying the fig harvest. They are fortunate to move into a home with a mature and productive tree on the property. The fig looks tasty too. Mike in Hanover, VA __________________ Zone-7, previously Mescalito

jdsfrance

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Posted 1413106496	Reply with quote #13

Hi, From the ribs and flesh, this fig could be a smyrna type or "black mission" for me. This is not a BT, as ripe BT is brown ... But just that one fruit could be off color. It seems to me that the owners have already trimmed that tree ... for the lawn mower driving but next harvest might be more tricky for them. The problem with such trees is that they make the ground dirty from the falling spoiled fruits and attract yellow jackets and a lot of things that you would like to keep outside of your property ... In your zone Aaron4usa, you could have started with cuttings in July. I'm in Zone7 and I do and always did. Just ask for one and 2 years old branches. On such mature and slow growing trees, a branch of 30 or 40 centimeters is likely to have them both. Taking 2 or 3 should be enough to get a new tree started. On such encounters, I always try to pack it all at first time . Most of the times when asking to get back, it will not happen ... as some people even happen to kick the bucket in between ... Ask or read the post of Snaglpus about getting back :) . __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1413107035	Reply with quote #14

yes...JD, I remember that story of the Italian family, LOL We'll see how this one goes..

musillid

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Posted 1413117813	Reply with quote #15

Aaron You may be able to do several of the following steps on line. If you don't know the current owner's name, go to your county auditor (or equivalent office) with the address. Ask for the parcel number. Take the parcel number or name to the county recorder and ask to see the most recent deed transfer. Find the grantor's name. Find the grantor. Ask him the history of the fig. Send the history along with cuttings to me. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1413168381	Reply with quote #16

Dale, I have a cousin who is in Real Estate business... all she needs is address and from the Software she can figure out who the current owner is. ...or even the past owners. ** I never had problem sharing cuttings, you should know that by now :)

figpig_66

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Posted 1446770759	Reply with quote #17

I have this one swelling up. Amazing how mine looks just like it first year and not pollenated. Its getting big and picking up more color everyday. I will take sone pics of it in the morning but its not ripe yet __________________ 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

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