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Subject: Mount Etna Figs Explained Video Replies: 25
Posted By: LLB Views: 821
 
Joe,
Excellent video.  I also have a Mount Etna Fig Tree that originated from Sicily and is identical to the figs that you talk about in your video.  The leaf pattern, size, and color of the figs is exactly the same.

Thanks for taking the time to share your video with us about Mount Etna Figs.

Linden

Subject: Please help me identify these Fig varieties Replies: 5
Posted By: LLB Views: 135
 
After looking at several other Sicilian White pictures on the Figs 4 Fun Forum, the Fig in post #2 definitely appears to be a Sicilian White.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what kind of Fig tree is in post #1?  Thanks again.

Subject: Please help me identify these Fig varieties Replies: 5
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Thank You

Subject: Please help me identify these Fig varieties Replies: 5
Posted By: LLB Views: 135
 
Here is the second variety.  Like the first variety, this is also a medium/large fig and I would classify as sweet.  The dominant leaf pattern is definitely a 5 lobed leaf that is very pronounced.  This fig is a shade or two more yellow than the first variety.  I would say the inside of the fig is more of an amber color on this variety.  This variety also originated from Sicily.  

Any assistance in helping me properly identify this variety will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you all,

LLB

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Subject: Please help me identify these Fig varieties Replies: 5
Posted By: LLB Views: 135
 
Hello!
Please help me properly identify these two varieties.  The first fig is medium/large greenish/yellow when ripe with a center that I would describe as strawberry in color and sweet.  This variety only has 1 main crop that ripens in late August to early September in Zone 7A.  This fig tree originated from Sicily.

Any assistance in helping me identify this variety would be greatly appreciated.

Thx,

LLB

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Subject: Figheddabouit! Replies: 26
Posted By: LLB Views: 618
 
Very nice Vito!

Subject: dark chocolate dipped figs Replies: 14
Posted By: LLB Views: 523
 
What a great combo.  Chocolate and fresh figs!

Subject: Please help identify Replies: 9
Posted By: LLB Views: 535
 
Does anybody have any other ideas or would you say that Mt. Etna type is the answer?  Thank you all for your feedback, time and expertise.

Subject: My Black Jacks Replies: 55
Posted By: LLB Views: 2,777
 
WOW!

Subject: Help in identifying my fig Replies: 21
Posted By: LLB Views: 733
 
Welcome to the Forum.  That's a beautiful fig tree you have there and thanks for offering to share.  That is very thoughtful of you.

Linden

Subject: Take that, you B*****D Replies: 21
Posted By: LLB Views: 858
 
James,
Great story!  Thanks for sharing.  

Linden

Subject: Please help identify Replies: 9
Posted By: LLB Views: 535
 
Pete,
Thanks for the input.  You may be on to something.  They do look very similar to me but I'm certainly no expert.  From what I've been able to research, Bensonhurst Purple is the American name for the Mongibello (Mt. Etna) Fig.

Linden

Subject: Please help identify Replies: 9
Posted By: LLB Views: 535
 
Here is another picture of fig tree. Thank you!

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Subject: Please help identify Replies: 9
Posted By: LLB Views: 535
 
Yes. I have added a few photos.

Thank you!

Subject: Please help identify Replies: 9
Posted By: LLB Views: 535
 
Greetings forum members, Please assist me in identifying this fig. The origin of this fig tree is Sicily. This particular tree is 12 years old. It has been covered every winter and is in zone 7. These figs are sweet but not as sweet as the larger Italian Green/White varieties. This tree has a heavy yield beginning in mid to late August through September. There are two noticeable leaf patterns with the 5 node pattern being dominant. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Linden

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Subject: My intruduction... Replies: 24
Posted By: LLB Views: 647
 
Welcome to the forum.  Great story.  Thanks for sharing!

Subject: Comparison of 5 varieties of figs today Replies: 15
Posted By: LLB Views: 766
 
Very nice!

Subject: Is there a welcome Replies: 19
Posted By: LLB Views: 630
 
Welcome!

Subject: Brooklyn Dark vs. Sicilian Red Replies: 6
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,403
 
I have been trying to validate what I believe to be a Sicilian Red for over two years now. Though I'm not an expert, all of the research that I have done leads me to believe that many of the figs that originated from Sicily have been named multiple different things over the years however, they are probably the same variety or are very closely related.

Subject: Killer Snow Storm Replies: 9
Posted By: LLB Views: 477
 
Greetings. Yes, if your fig lost all of it's leaves after a cold snap, your tree is naturally starting to go dormant. I think we are in for another rough winter. Good luck with your fig trees.

Subject: Hope y'all enjoy these Fig cuttings and Tree Photos... : ) Replies: 18
Posted By: LLB Views: 727
 
Looks great!

Subject: Sicilian White Replies: 7
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,632
 
This fig tree appears to be very similar to an Italian White variety that I have been trying to identify. Original origin of my tree is Camporeale Sicily. Your tree looks great!

Subject: figs and more fruits of the day Replies: 8
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Very nice!

Subject: Fig Tree Identification Assistance Needed Replies: 12
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,360
 
Thank You.  I do not have any new pictures but the ones in post #1 and #3 are still relevant.  If it would help for any additional pictures, please let me know the specifics and I can take and upload some new shots.  I am interested in DNA testing though.  Has anyone ever had any luck with that?  What does it cost, etc.?  Dale sent me a link (thanks Dale) but I was wondering if anyone else has tried the DNA method and if you had success with it.  Thanks again for the posts and your assistance in helping me properly identify my Fig Tree.

Subject: Air Layer, Questions, Questions, Questions.... Replies: 29
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,092
 
I've had very good results using the following methods for air layering:

-Remove the leaves and figs (if any) from the branches that are about 3/4" thick.
-Score bark all the way around with a utility knife, razor knife, etc.  Then go up about 1" and score another line completely around the branch.  Then slice down the center and peel off the outer layer of bark.
-Next I put a Plastic 2 gallon ziplock-type bag over the branch by slicing the bottom and making the bag into a large sleeve.
-Tape or zip tie the bottom of the bag, fill with about 1 quart of soil, pull the top together and tape or zip tie the top.
-Next wrap the whole bag in a layer or two of aluminum foil to prevent the sunlight from burning the roots as they begin to grow.  After about 2 months, you should have a well enough root system established to cut the branch, remove the foil and plastic and pot/plant the new fig tree.

*Now to answer your question about soil, I typically like to use about 50% Miracle Grow or similar brand potting soil and 50% peat moss.  Make sure the soil mixture is saturated but not dripping wet when you place around the branch for your air layer.

Subject: Fig Tree Identification Assistance Needed Replies: 12
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,360
 
Greetings,
After further research, I've learned that this Fig Tree came from the municipality of Camporeale which is in the Province of Palermo, Sicily.  Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful in my ongoing attempt to identify this beautiful Fig Tree.  

After reviewing several posts from other members, I'm curious if this is a Sicilian Red, Sicilian Black, or similar variety to what I'm seeing within the forum.  The fruit of the Red Sicilian Figs that I have seen through pictures on this forum match mine exactly however, I'm on the fence about the leaves.

My original post has plenty of pictures and I'm asking the Fig experts in this forum to please help me identify this Fig.  Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Linden

Subject: Fig Tree Identification Assistance Needed Replies: 12
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,360
 
Thank You Mike. I appreciate the assistance. Please let me know if any other pictures/info. would be helpful to post to try and help identify the type of Fig tree that I have. I have been trying to research several Italian species but have not come up with a definitive match.

Linden

Subject: Fig Tree Identification Assistance Needed Replies: 12
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,360
 
I have uploaded a picture of a fruit cut in half.  Thanks for your help.

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Subject: Fig Tree Identification Assistance Needed Replies: 12
Posted By: LLB Views: 1,360
 
Greetings.  I've attached some pictures so if anyone can help me to properly identify this specimen, I would greatly appreciate the assistance.  The origin of this Fig Tree is Camporeale, Sicily.

After a several helpful posts and messages from fellow members, I think I've narrowed the list of possibilities to the ones listed below:

Sicilian Red
Red Sicilian
Sal's Corleone
Hardy Chicago

Any assistance in accurately identifying this awesome Fig Tree will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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