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Lewi

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So a few years back I ordered 4 TC plugs from Florida Hill Nursery...out of 4 this one is the one that survived...was supposed to be an Italian Honey...but this does not even come close to that.

The tree bears rather large yellowish fruit and a pink seeded center. Also the eye seems to open up a bit too much for my tastes.

I still can't eat of the fruit until next year ( we wait 3 years) so I can't tell what it tastes like...

Any ideas?

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West Florida (West of the Apalachiola River as defined by the proclamation of 1763). zone 8a winters can get cold for figs...down to 12 F twice in last four years.

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My opinion from growing one like that:
It is Fico Santo,a good italian type of fig ,best in warm dry climates,like southern Italy.
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Thank you Vassily...we are having very dry conditions (humidity, but litte rain) this year...should we have a more "normal" year here it would not be an ideal tree to have...

Speaking of an ideal tree, 6 out of seven Malta black cuttings I purchased from you are little trees now. :)
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West Florida (West of the Apalachiola River as defined by the proclamation of 1763). zone 8a winters can get cold for figs...down to 12 F twice in last four years.

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