Cuttings Of The Tree From The Godfather Movie Available

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coop951

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Posted 1458158805	Reply with quote #1

It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to release cuttings of a tree with a historic cinematic heritage and extraordinary provenance. After trimming the tree last fall, I felt that I needed some time with it before I released cuttings so I could trial it and see how well it would root. Having propagated a large number of cuttings now, I can tell you that this is a terrific rooter, eager to grow and very healthy looking. This guy is 3 months old: You can check my original post for the story here: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/the-fig-tree-from-the-godfather-movie-7801937?pid=1290144800 http://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/50031-the-fig-tree-from-the-godfather-movie The one thing I would ask anyone who decides to grows this tree is to PLEASE NOT SELL ON IT eBAY. If you are looking to buy it to sell it please don't buy it . That was never my intent for this tree, this is a tree for the enjoyment of the collectors. I would love to keep it in our forums based fig enthusiast world and then we can all have something special between us. If you grow an extra one and would like to give it to a family member or a good fig friend, that's fine, just let them know what this plant is all about. It is a wonderful story of where the tree came from, how it was used, as well as how it is being saved and immortalized . I would love to make these cuttings available to all who will truly appreciate this tree for what it is. Cuttings are $10.00 each plus $7.00 shipping per package , with a maximum of 4 so everyone can get a shot at it as they are somewhat limited. The cuttings are quite nice with at least 3-4 nodes on them . I also waxed the ends last fall and they have been properly stored since then. NO PM's Please My email and Paypal name is: gobohead0951@aol.com Please send payment as "GIFT" Important: Include your name, address and forum name (and which forum that name is associated with) in the notes section with your paypal payment. SORRY, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT ALL !! __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

PeterC

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Posted 1458160538	Reply with quote #2

Done ;) __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

grant441

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Posted 1458161078	Reply with quote #3

Great offer! Thanks for making this available! __________________ South Carolina zone 7b

Allora

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Posted 1458164708	Reply with quote #4

Sent you a PM. __________________ Valerie New York, zone 6b

rmulhero

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Posted 1458168183	Reply with quote #5

Great deal! I am out of space to root more cutting at the moment but I would be interesting in rooted cutting if any one ends up with extras. I will have some extras of my own to trade in late spring. __________________ Becky, zone 5 Growing: Hardy Chicago, VdB, Dessert King, Celeste, Green Ischia, Marseilles VS, Kathleen's Black, Red Sicilian, Adriatic JH, Violetta bayerfeinge, New Brunswick, Magnolia and Italian Honey. Wishlist: Sicilian Black JR, Petite Negra, Sweet George, Lattarula, Sals Corleone (Gene), Vasilika sika, Galicia negra, Dalmatie and any cold hardy fig.

greenfig

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Posted 1458178853	Reply with quote #6

Sent! Thank you !!! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

figpig_66

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Posted 1458179116	Reply with quote #7

I think someone is already selling them on ebay. Seen them a few days ago. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

coop951

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Posted 1458179481	Reply with quote #8

Richie, I sold a tree on eBay the other day as a gift to the person who owns the tree. There are no other cuttings from this tree anywhere __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

Garlic_Mike

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Posted 1458180682	Reply with quote #9

Hi Coop. Thank you. Sent an order through Paypal with the message as requested. By "gift" did you mean to send under "Friends and Family"? I did not notice a "gift" tab and used that tab. Mike

Jodi

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Posted 1458183276	Reply with quote #10

Thank you so much for such respect for the trees and the relationships here Coop. PM sent. I am honored to share in this tree and its history. Best, Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Gardencrochet

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Posted 1458194723	Reply with quote #11

Is this the same fig tree of Sal's Of Corleone Godfather City # 1? Thanks __________________ https://www.facebook.com/gardencrochet

coop951

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Posted 1458232683 · Edited	Reply with quote #12

Garden, There was a suggestion from a very well respected member of of the fig community in one of the threads that it is a Sal's Corleone. Is that what you are making reference to. __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

brianm

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Posted 1458234086	Reply with quote #13

It's not even close to Sals c __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra,UC Davis Black Ischia, Maltese Raven

figlayla

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Posted 1458235164	Reply with quote #14

wish i was good at rooting, im not a pro and would prob ruin the cutting. __________________ Joshua Ahl New York/Long Island Wish List: black madiera, vdb, rdb, nero 600 ( waiting on greenfin's delivery) pomengranete cuttings/plants..and a bmw r25/26/27 Current list in pots: Sals, honey, green ichia, monstrues, hardy chicago, joe morle Goccia d'Oro, atillio purple, black mission. Rooting Unknowns Now

Louneo

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Posted 1458249117	Reply with quote #15

Coop, thank you again for offering these up. It will be cool to get a chance to have a little piece of the movie growing in the back yard! __________________ 2017 Wishlist: CDDG, CDDN, CDDB, CDDR, Preto, i-258, Pastilliere Dauphine, Figoin, Cavaliere, Bordissot's Thank you!

coop951

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Posted 1458251313 · Edited	Reply with quote #16

I'm very excited about getting this wonderful tree out there. I have never made any presumptions on what variety this is. What I do know is that the production company brought the plant in from Sicily Italy, and it was used in the movie. I think some of the fun of all this is finding out what it may be. This is why I've only referred to this tree as "The Fig Tree From The Godfather Movie" __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

nycfig

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Posted 1458262198	Reply with quote #17

What a wonderful offer for this historical fig tree. Thank you for making this available Coop. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

JoAnn749

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Posted 1458266247 · Edited	Reply with quote #18

Do you know which movie and what scenes the tree was in? I am not a "The Godfather" movie expert, the only trees I remember is when Marlon Brando was in his backyard with his grandson playing, he was eating an orange before he died. I can't remember what the trees looked like. Just watched it - he was among his tomatoes, no fig tree in that scene:( __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

Smyfigs

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Posted 1458266752	Reply with quote #19

JoAnn, i believe thats the scene where you can see the trees. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

coop951

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Posted 1458266923	Reply with quote #20

Jo Ann Check my original post. There is a discussion on that scene Coop __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

JoAnn749

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Posted 1458267055	Reply with quote #21

I think this is the link I see pine trees and oak trees along the back fence, I don't see a fig tree. I just might HAVE to watch it AGAIN - I've seen it least 20 times - I lost count LOL LOL __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

Smyfigs

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Posted 1458268648	Reply with quote #22

Coop, i always think of "unknowns" as a treasure to be discovered. This one has some wonderful history, which makes it that much more special. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

JoAnn749

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Posted 1458276812	Reply with quote #23

Thanks - just read the thread. The poor trees scene was most likely left on the cutting room floor! __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

Ironman

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Posted 1458305380	Reply with quote #24

Well then, I want some of the cuttings from the cutting room floor!

MexicanFigFood

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Posted 1458389040	Reply with quote #25

I just sent a payment. I'm in a hurry, (I was supposed to put the wash in the dryer, and I forgot, now we are leaving to go away) I wasn't sure how to send it as a gift so I just added another $3.00. Hope that is ok. I'll post more tomorrow when I get home. A great big Thank you! __________________ New Jersey Zone 7A Growing: Italian, Black Mission, Godfather fig.

coop951

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Posted 1458425497	Reply with quote #26

A Big thanks to everyone who participated on this distribution. Cuttings will go out Priority Mail on Monday morning. Enjoy! __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

Smyfigs

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Posted 1458436253	Reply with quote #27

Thanks, Coop!!! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

PeterC

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Posted 1458696457	Reply with quote #28

My cuttings came in today, they are beautiful! thank you! If these take, this will make me happy the rest of the year :) __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

DevIsgro

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Posted 1458717584	Reply with quote #29

Hey coop951, do you still have cuttings available? The history behind this is really interesting! __________________ Currently growing 50-60 varieties, this season's cuttings dependant. Hopefully I'll get to taste a few more this year...

Bluemalibu

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Posted 1458769607	Reply with quote #30

Coop, you've outdone yourself! Thanks so much. PM me with your current wish list, so that I might return the favor... Blue __________________ Ebay: Bluemalibu NorCal, 9B - Fig Heaven. No fog, no snow; just lots of sunshine!

Allora

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Posted 1458834333	Reply with quote #31

Thank you Coop! You are very generous. Val __________________ Valerie New York, zone 6b

Frankallen

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Posted 1458862013	Reply with quote #32

Hey Coop...Thanks so much! You are a very generous person! Hats off to you! : ) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

grant441

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Posted 1458864717	Reply with quote #33

Hey Coop...Cuttings received today!They look great.I can't wait to root these bad boys!This fig tree is going to be a real conversation piece. __________________ South Carolina zone 7b

rmanari

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Posted 1459216948	Reply with quote #34

Hey Coop - hope you still having cuttings. I just sent you a Pay Pal payment. __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b

MexicanFigFood

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Posted 1462636034	Reply with quote #35

Does anybody have any growth yet? I put one cutting in water and got growth within a few weeks. The other cuttings I put in dirt and I saw growth on one a few days ago! How is everybody else doing? Thank you again Coop! If I ever have cuttings that you want, just let me know. Don Corleone never forgets his friends! __________________ New Jersey Zone 7A Growing: Italian, Black Mission, Godfather fig.

PeterC

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Posted 1462654513	Reply with quote #36

Nothing yet, I have two in baggies and one lying in Coco Coir in a Tupperware. I am in NY and the weather is not helping __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

Tonycm

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Posted 1462676818	Reply with quote #37

Two out of three have rooted and are potted up and growing good. The 3rd cutting is still looking good but is stuck in fig limbo. I'm going to give it another week then if nothing starts then I'll recut it to see if it will trigger it into sending out some roots. __________________ Zone 6a Sarver, PA Wish list; Rafed's Genovese Nero

tennesseefig

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Posted 1462725079	Reply with quote #38

Has anyone seen the fruit from this tree? I am more interested in the actual fruit that it produces than it's movie star status. If it produces great figs then the movie star status makes it an excellent tree :) __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

brianm

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Posted 1462765214	Reply with quote #39

I don't believe anybody has seen pictures of the fruit yet __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra,UC Davis Black Ischia, Maltese Raven

Allora

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Posted 1462792689	Reply with quote #40

My cuttings are in water, they have tons of initials and I think I'm starting to see tiny roots. Hopefully I will pot them in petite and put in the shade outside when it warms up. I promised one to my dear friend who lost a lot in hurricane Sandy. I'm looking forward to sharing our Godfather fig stories. __________________ Valerie New York, zone 6b

PeterC

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Posted 1462804961	Reply with quote #41

after reading some stories here, I pulled one out of the baggies yesterday and put it into water. This one I am very interest in rooting, this will be a showcase fig tree ;) Sandy destroyed my whole landscape Valerie. __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

greenfig

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Posted 1462812419	Reply with quote #42

Mine are doing good, the tallest one is almost 6" tall. It is in the ground from the very beginning and the happiest cutting of all. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Allora

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Posted 1463001373	Reply with quote #43

Peter C, sorry your landscape was destroyed by Sandy. The water came up from the beach and stopped about 3 blocks away from our house on our street during Sandy. Good luck with the Godfather tree! __________________ Valerie New York, zone 6b

PeterC

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Posted 1463011167	Reply with quote #44

Thanks, life is much better now and the future fig trees look promising :) __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

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