Durbrow Unk

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Charlie

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Posted 1443902993 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

This is a new mystery fig to me if anyone has any variety ideas. Durbrow is the last name of the owner. This tree was planted around 20 - 25 years ago, purchased from a nursery without an ID tag and has spread along the entire width of the home, about 30 feet being conservative, from the limbs rooting on the ground. It is just now beginning to ripen figs in this cooler weather,though he said it ripened earlier in previous years. Figs are different tasting from any I've had and very sweet. Wife says sugary. I just thought they were very good. The tree is on the East side of the home, shaded late after noon. At first look at the figs, I thought LSU Tiger but the leaves don't match my Tiger. I'm stumped and I don't think the Tiger was even released back when this tree was planted. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

Smungung

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Posted 1443906617	Reply with quote #2

Looks like a really nice tree. __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

SuperMario1

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Posted 1443915824 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

Leaves and fruit look pretty much identical to Olympia. This is a newly recognized cultivar, however it has been growing for about a century in Washington... perhaps other places as well. Here is a pic showing the leaves on my Olympian fig. Worth noting: if you look on the 5th pic down from what you posted, you will even notice an asymmetric leaf that looks nearly identical to the asymmetries presented in the leaf toward the bottom and in the foreground of the second pic I posted. I believe your tree is an Olympian. __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG*. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

pino

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Posted 1443915859	Reply with quote #4

With that fig skin colour and the long lobed leaves could it be in the Brunswick family? __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

snaglpus

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Posted 1443916757	Reply with quote #5

Looks like a fig common here in NC called King Authur. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

SuperMario1

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Posted 1443916926	Reply with quote #6

Absolutely could be, I don't see why not. It definitely is not a Brunswick, but could be a hybrid with a Brunswick mother and a caprifig, or some other close relative. However, it does look like pretty much identical to Olympian to me though. __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

Charlie

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Posted 1443920328	Reply with quote #7

Dennis it doesn't seem to resemble your King Arthur in this thread http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5816776 SuperMario1 I agree the leaf patterns are very similar but what about ripe figs? There will be very many cuttings from this tree come dormant time since I get to help prune it and he always just tosses the limbs over the fence for brush pickup. If anybody wants to trade for some I'll let you know when they're available. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

SuperMario1

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Posted 1443967676 · Edited	Reply with quote #8

Ripe figs are pretty much identical as well. See post 128 here: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/olympian-4714618?pid=1289443058 Regarding the ripe figs: Exterior color, shape, size, pulp color, from what I can see of the eye, look pretty much identical. Regarding the pics of fruit that I posted in post 130: This fruit was ripened under unusual conditions and could have been left on the tree longer which accounts for the different appearance. Do you want a cutting from my Olympian so you can compare them side by side in the next couple year(s)? PM me for details. __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

Charlie

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Posted 1443968498	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by SuperMario1 Ripe figs are pretty much identical as well. See post 128 here: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/olympian-4714618?pid=1289443058 Regarding the ripe figs: Exterior color, shape, size, pulp color, from what I can see of the eye, look pretty much identical. Regarding the pics of fruit that I posted in post 130: This fruit was ripened under unusual conditions and could have been left on the tree longer which accounts for the different appearance. Do you want a cutting from my Olympian so you can compare them side by side in the next couple year(s)? PM me for details. Looks like the same fig. Thanks for the offer on the cutting but I do have a healthy TC Olympian, second year from Wellspring, that I was able to get three air layers on back in August. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

Charlie

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Posted 1443968706	Reply with quote #10

What zone are you in Mario? Was that fig ripened in cooler weather? __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

SuperMario1

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Posted 1443972125 · Edited	Reply with quote #11

Your are most welcome Charlie! I am in zone 8A along coastal NC. We were having some okay weather when the fig first started to ripen, however all of the sudden we got over a week of torrential rain and overcast skies. The fig sat on the tree for a quite a while just absorbing moisture and trying to decide if it was ever going to ripen fully. I decided to pull it off to prevent spoilage, and to keep that fig from taking too much of the tree's energy from other figs that might ripen when the weather clears up. The fig was a bit watered down, but considering everything (age of tree, conditions, etc.) still had a nice flavor. I'm confident that as the tree matures and the weather cooperates, this will produce some very nice figs. I agree that the figs from my Olympian are different from other cultivars that I have tasted. A little bit of a melon essence in there, good sweetness, mild figginess, substantial texture = different and good. It is still in its first year of production, so I expect the flavor profile of the fruit to change as the tree matures. __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

sbmohan

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Posted 1444008061	Reply with quote #12

Why can't this be Eastern Brown Turkey AKA LaDerek? __________________ Mohan B Harrisburg, NC - Zone 7a

Charlie

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Posted 1444013245	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by sbmohan Why can't this be Eastern Brown Turkey AKA LaDerek? I don't know why. Got any links or leaf & fruit pics? Thanks. It's very sweet and good. Is that the good BT or??? __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

sbmohan

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Posted 1444042549	Reply with quote #14

Hi Charlie, Please search the forum postings for Sunbird or eastern brown turkey or LaDarek. You will find quite a few pictures and great information. __________________ Mohan B Harrisburg, NC - Zone 7a

Charlie

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Posted 1444044983	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by sbmohan Hi Charlie, Please search the forum postings for Sunbird or eastern brown turkey or LaDarek. You will find quite a few pictures and great information. The Sunbird and other BT types seem to have a hollow spot in the core. Is that so? The Durbrow has no hollow spot but the exterior color is spot on. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

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