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Jodi

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Hi everyone. Is it possible to ID an old fig tree without a fig fruit? Found this old beauty today in an older irrigated neighborhood in Phx . Looks like it was in a yard that has been turned into condos. I'll have to visit it in summer to look for fruit, Great knarly old tree with huge leaves. Love to hear your opinions.

larryl

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I absolutely love that old tree The shape and configuration are wonderful. Larry

Todd

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I would for sure ask around to some of the residents. That's a fantastic tree and it didn't happen there by accident. Beautiful.

rcantor

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I've never seen a bad fig tree with that kind of leaf  :) 

johnjay7491

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Jodi, it's just a guess but it reminds me of a Black Mission

figpig_66

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Well thats a knarly fig tree for sure. They leaf says its,a good fig ;)

Jodi

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Black Mission was the first thing that came to my mind too. I have a baby BM and the leaf is really similar.

donpaid

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That's a beautiful tree. It's amazing how well they grow in Arizona. The leaves look like those you'd find on a violette de Bordeaux

Jodi

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Oh a VDB! That would be cool. I've never seen or tasted one of those. That would be great! Can't wait to see what grows on this tree in 2016!

sobelri

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Hi Jodi - did you ever make it back to this tree to get a look at the fruit?  Curious to know if you found out anything about it.

Smyfigs

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A great find! What an amazing tree, Jodi! Definitely keep us posted!

Sas

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I would check it earlier next season for fruit. its a very nice find.