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JoAnn749

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Posted 1353777497	Reply with quote #1

Since many fig trees have suffered winter damage over their lives, how do determine the age? Is it by the root? Also, I have read many times that the older the tree is, the better the figs are. My question is, again, is that determined by root age or trunk/branch age? __________________ 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

rcantor

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Posted 1353778086	Reply with quote #2

Most people determine the age by asking the owner :) That said, the diameter of the main trunk gives you some indication. You don't get a 5" trunk in 2 years. A bush form will probably have narrower trunks than a tree form of the same age so there's no absolutes. As far as fruit quality, fruit only develop on wood less than 2 years old so branch age isn't the issue :) I would guess root and trunk age figure in to it. __________________ 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.

JoAnn749

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Posted 1353778769	Reply with quote #3

Let me clarify. Take my mom's tree for instance. It has been planted there for 80+ years, but it has had damage over the years so the trunk(s) do not have the caliper of a tree that has not suffered. Is the age still considered to be 80+ because the roots are, or would it be considered a younger tree since the trunks(s) are? Since, fruit develops on new growth, how do the figs get better with age? Is it then based more on the age and size of the roots and their ability to feed the tree and process the nutrients because there is more mass to do the job? __________________ 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

ForeverFigs

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Posted 1353782952	Reply with quote #4

JoAnn, I think you just gave yourself the answer to the question. __________________ Vince Edison N.J. Zone 6b Wish List: LaRadek's EBT

JoAnn749

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Posted 1353796072	Reply with quote #5

I think your right!! See what happens when you talk to yourself! ;) ;) __________________ 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

omotm

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Posted 1353812512	Reply with quote #6

Problem is I don't listen to myself when I talk to myself : ) __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

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