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twovkay

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Posted 1406552895	Reply with quote #1

Hi, I am trying to ID this fig and was wondering if it is a BT. It was sold as such, but as I have read, that doesn't always prove correct. If it is a BT, what strain? This plant roots like crazy, I can't kill it! Thanks for any input. Very large leaf, about the size of paper. The leaves on the left is Colsanti BT, the leaves on the right is the "BT" __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

twovkay

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Posted 1406555392	Reply with quote #2

Btw, this has yet to give me a fruit. __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

jdsfrance

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Posted 1406559896	Reply with quote #3

Hi, On a small tree it is hard to say... But not the standard BT for me . It could be a BT something, but not the simple BT - the leaves should be shorter and rounder in form especially on such a small tree. I bought another BT this year that has almost the same leaves. But checking the batch, it seems to me that cats and dogs were sold in that batch and all labelled BT, where they were not even looking all the same. I found it was funny, and for 7€, I bought one just for fun and see what comes out of the hat . I went later to buy a cat, because for 7€ ... what the hell !, and the sale was over ! Damn it ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

twovkay

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Posted 1406560334	Reply with quote #4

Thanks, jdsfrance. Don't you just love all the "BT" being sold out there? I'm hoping it will gives me some figs next year so I can repost with the fruit. But I'm not holding my breath on this one. Good luck with yours and if you find out what it is, would love to know. __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

needaclone

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Posted 1406580184	Reply with quote #5

...kind of reminds me of a Brunswick, where some of the leaves at the base might have broader finger-like lobes (first picture) and the leaves higher up might have very long, spindly finger-like lobes (as in second picture)... Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

twovkay

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Posted 1406581245	Reply with quote #6

Thanks needaclone, I have a brunswick and it comes close but not quite. All my brunswick fingers are about the same size. I think this will be a mystery until I get some fruit. __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

needaclone

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Posted 1406583370	Reply with quote #7

V, For what it's worth, the leaves on the Brunswick cuttings and/or small trees I have are slightly different than the leaves from the mature parent tree -- the parent had well defined long, spindly fingers while the juvenile trees had more variation and remind me of your pictures. So, you might want to keep it in the back of your head... Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

twovkay

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Posted 1406584829	Reply with quote #8

Needaclone, I'm open to all and any suggestion as to what it could be, including Brunswick. I guess at this time only time and a fruit will tell. __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

drphil69

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Posted 1406602670	Reply with quote #9

I have a young "BT" as well, the leaves don't look like that. Rounder, not as deep lobes. I got cuttings from a friend who had the tree gifted to him... he didn't quite remember the name but when I said brown turkey bells went off. Anyway, I thought the figs were delicious so why not? __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

mgginva

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Posted 1406666354	Reply with quote #10

Von, I think it's a TB. Get back to work! __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

twovkay

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Posted 1406667199	Reply with quote #11

LOL! Yes, it could be! And I am working! __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

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