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scnyc88

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Posted 1411253151	Reply with quote #1

So these figs originate from Italy and were brought over by my grandfather many years ago. Could anyone possibly identify them? __________________ Stephen, NYC Zone 7

musillid

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Posted 1411308515	Reply with quote #2

I love hearing stories like this. How long ago? From where in Italy? It may or may not help in identification. At any rate, it looks like a nice one. Yours doesn't seem to match anything in the Gallesio collection, but the fruit bears some resemblance to Goutte d'Or, yet I do not have a Goutte d'Or leaf description for comparison. I am sure some more seasoned member can help. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

ascpete

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Posted 1411310494	Reply with quote #3

Stephen, IMO, the figs and leaves are similar to main crop Brooklyn White BS. I've found several trees in the Bronx that are similar, but I have no info on the actual original names. The pictured leaf shape is usually produced on newer growth and not the same as on older mature wood. Good Luck.

scnyc88

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Posted 1411332421	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by musillid I love hearing stories like this. How long ago? From where in Italy? It may or may not help in identification. At any rate, it looks like a nice one. Yours doesn't seem to match anything in the Gallesio collection, but the fruit bears some resemblance to Goutte d'Or, yet I do not have a Goutte d'Or leaf description for comparison. I am sure some more seasoned member can help. My grandfather brought a couple of fig trees to brooklyn in 1953 from Mola Di Bari, Italy. We have 2 left and they are still growing. However because of last years mega winter the trees got hit hard and are recovering right now. I currently have 2 9/10 foot trees on Long Island that originate from his trees. I agree with you, they look like they could be la Goccia D'oro or drop of gold. __________________ Stephen, NYC Zone 7

ediblelandscapingsc

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Posted 1411338072	Reply with quote #5

Your grandfather may be the source for Brooklyn white. __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1411358376	Reply with quote #6

Stephen, when are you going to trim the trees? :)

scnyc88

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Posted 1411362001	Reply with quote #7

Quote: Originally Posted by Aaron4USA Stephen, when are you going to trim the trees? :) haha. PM me and we can maybe work out something, probably november. __________________ Stephen, NYC Zone 7

jdsfrance

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Posted 1411370925	Reply with quote #8

hi scnyc88, IMO, this is "Dalmatie" for me . "Goutte d'or" would have some salmon stains IMO . A general pic of the tree and some more leaves would help. __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

scnyc88

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Posted 1411393795	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by jdsfrance hi scnyc88, IMO, this is "Dalmatie" for me . "Goutte d'or" would have some salmon stains IMO . A general pic of the tree and some more leaves would help. Heres another pic __________________ Stephen, NYC Zone 7

musillid

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Posted 1411428500	Reply with quote #10

Definitely you need to spread those around. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

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