Lebanese Red or it's twin?

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jake

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Posted 1409334521	Reply with quote #1

This is from a cutting of a tree found at a for sale home when I was in Paducah,Kentucky with my wife in April of this year. She was at the quilt show and I was searching for fig trees. It appears to be similiar to the Lebanese Red of Bass.(Edit: Or maybe my Lebanese Red is not) Only difference is the tree from which it was taken is probably 20 years old. The figs on my plant are only about the size of a dime and have been red since half that size. Never see the final result this year. Could this possibly be the same? __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

waynea

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Posted 1409335922	Reply with quote #2

Keep us posted with photos when one is completely ripe. I think you have something really nice, the pattern of the leaf looks unique, maybe because it is a young plant. Keep us posted, this could be a really good find, even if it is not Lebanese Red. I will keep an eye on this thread to see the input of the experienced members. Thanks.

eboone

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Posted 1409337443	Reply with quote #3

I'm a first year grower with little experience, but the leaves and little reddish-purple figs look like my 2y old VdB __________________ 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.

newnandawg

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Posted 1409337689	Reply with quote #4

Jake, that is a nice looking plant. Here is a pick of both of Lebanese Red (Bass) and Red Lebanese (Marius) leaves. Also a pic of the fruit from both, this year. One other note, neither of my trees have the reddish fruit in its embryo or in between stage. Mine only turns a reddish dark brown color towards the end of the ripening state. Also, my figs are very round. Hope that helps.

jake

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Posted 1409338870	Reply with quote #5

Quote: Originally Posted by eboone I'm a first year grower with little experience, but the leaves and little reddish-purple figs look like my 2y old VdB Yes you are right about the leaves. I have three VDB plants and the leaves appear similar. But even the almost ready figs on the VDB are not as red as this new one. __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

cis4elk

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Posted 1409343763	Reply with quote #6

I agree it looks like a fig in the VdB/Negronne/Petit Negra family. With what we have to go off of. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

eboone

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Posted 1409345928	Reply with quote #7

Again, I'm a rookie, but my VdB figlets were about that color at 3-4mm size, knocked all off except one which is hopefully gonna ripen next month. __________________ 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.

Bass

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Posted 1409348217	Reply with quote #8

I agree that's not a Lebanese Red, more like the ones mentioned above. __________________ Pennsylvania http://www.treesofjoy.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-of-Joy/110193909021138

rcantor

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Posted 1409362074	Reply with quote #9

Immature VdB figs will turn red when small if they're exposed to sun. __________________ 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.

armando93223

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Posted 1409365650	Reply with quote #10

The Leaves and fruit match VDB (Violette de Bordeaux), That's a great find. !!! __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

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