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Subject: Fig Recommendation Please Replies: 15
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 424
 
Thanks starch,
I would just grab the Petite Negri from the AZRFG sale if I was going to get it,convenience of it being right there. I am moving a tree I was not in love with anyway and opening up a shady spot for my incoming VDB.
As it is my fencing area will have 3 figs on it. I have 2 other fence panels to "espalier" fruit to....what I might do is an "every other" fig and select two other fruits to have a variety. Seeing as I already have a Black Mission tree in the front yard as well. My goal was to keep the fruit in the front yard not as "obvious" or "steal worthy".I guess I figured an apple or peach was obvious to most but the figs the majority of the population might not even see or know what they were honestly so they wouldn't be thefting from my front fence. I will think upon my 2 other fence panels for other fruit ideas that might fit the "not so steal worthy" to the general public bill ;)
-Jeannine

Subject: Fig Recommendation Please Replies: 15
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Starch,
hmmmm....yes I see the issue.The Rare fruit growers is actually offering a distinct VDB and a Petite Negra dwarfing bush (better in afternoon sun apparently). Are you a member of the AZRFG being in Chandler you are not very far from their Mesa area meeting place or sales? They are having a grafting course this Saturday.

I am going to get the VDB and just stick it somewhere a bit more sheltered. I'll find a spot, who knows where!

Regards,
Jeannine

Subject: Fig Recommendation Please Replies: 15
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 424
 
Thank you so much for the input!
Jodi... the website is http://www.azrfg.org/  and the tree sale website is http://www.azrfgtreesale.org

As for those that mentions the leaves droop but pop back up as sun goes down. I am planning an Espalier fence in the front yard with 4 figs that will be full sun all summer. As the figs will not be in tree form I think the VDB would be in even further stress and do even worse in this particular form. I will likely still get the VDB and find a shadier spot for it but would like a 4th fig to complete my espalier fence. I will go with the Peter's Honey as the additional I think. I have heard good things from multiple sources here in Phx and now on here.
As far as the TexasBlue Giant...it does do well here. Several people I know have them and they grow very nicely. I am excited to have it in my collection.

Starch.....are you talking about the VDB Versus the dwarfing bush Petit Nigra (supposed to be like a dwarf variation of vdb that is more sun hardy)? The VDB I am getting is not the more sun hardy variety.

Regards,
Radtechg9
Jeannine

Subject: Fig Recommendation Please Replies: 15
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 424
 
Hello Fig Experts!
Our local Rare Fruit growers club sale is about to deliver and I am seeking some guidance. I am in Phoenix and most of my planting area has afternoon sun. I planned to get about 15 trees,among them a Panache Tiger, Desert King, Texas Blue Giant and a Violette De Bordeaux. Problem is reports are the VDB does not do well with the afternoon heat here in Phoenix. I need to swap out for another variety. I am not into keeping trees in pots. My options are as follows....
Purple Smyrna
Lattarula
Peters Honey
Janice Seedless Kadota
Kadota
Ischia

Any recommendations that stand out to you all?
Best Regards,
Radtechg9
Jeannine

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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GreenFin,
Would you mind if I posted the  information for your fig trees on a Fruit Tree forum that I am a member of in Phoenix? About 600+ members on there.
-Jeannine
Radtechg9

Subject: New in Arizona Replies: 17
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 186
 
Yay! This is going to get very serious very fast Melissa. Figs everywhere. It is clear to me in Phoenix we have LOTS of options. With my already serious obsession with veggie gardens and other fruit trees I might have 75 fig trees by next year ;)
I will definitely be at the scion exchange in January. I am also picking up 4 more fig trees I ordered from the AZRFG sale in January.
Anyone not a member of AZRFG the membership cost is as low as $25 and so worth it compared to what you save on just a few trees from them! I paid for the membership with the 4 fig trees I bought.
-Jeannine

Subject: New to Forum, growing Figs in Phoenix Replies: 25
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 428
 
Hey Esteban!
Where do you live?  I am up by Cave Creek and Union Hills in North Phx.
-Jeannine

Subject: Assistance in how to prune Replies: 9
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 222
 
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Above is link to image of the fig as it is now. We unstaked and then then top heavy nature of the tree and the swinging winds of monsoon season took its toll and the tree began to lean northwest. On top of that a bird built a darn nest in the longest limb sticking out to the left on the bottom! So it is now restaked. New growth is visible on trunk in several spots beneath the main branches.
-Jeannine

Subject: Assistance in how to prune Replies: 9
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 222
 
I am loving the Air Layer idea.
The trunk of the tree is actually sending out shoots, several that I can see as of now at different levels between the base and the lowest branch which is about 3.5 feet off ground.
In Phoenix I expect this tree to go dormant in the next 5-6 weeks or so.
-Jeannine

Subject: Assistance in how to prune Replies: 9
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This Black Mission is my first fig tree. I am located in Phoenix. This image is from March when we planted it, please note that there is now a large berm with mulch around it and it is staked differently as it is quite top heavy due to how the nursery pruned it. Phoenix gets high Monsoon winds and I had to keep it staked longer than I would most trees to due the shape and the wind speeds we get here. It has fruited twice already, fruit is delicious. I have many fruit trees but this is my first fig and I would prefer that it be more leafed. I have done a search on this forum and I do not see trees shaped like this so I a sort of at a loss for how to prune this thing when it goes dormant in a month or so. Most are bushier (which is how I plan to train the future figs I am getting). Any input?
-Radtechg9

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Subject: Looking to buy a mango tree Replies: 24
Posted By: Radtechg9 Views: 425
 
Definitely go for a grafted tree from the prior mentioned grower in Florida. I grow Mango trees in AZ...if I can grow them in the extremes here along with many people in my area then you can for sure grow them in CA. They do not like freeze. Require frost protection the first year from frost to establish. They require sun protection in Phoenix but I doubt that is needed in CA :)
Southern Blush is a fantastic variety. Coconut cream is delicious but I have heard can be harder to grow (I am trying anyway).
If you plant in ground do not go with a compost mixed into your soil... instead a mix of worm castings, large and smaller wood chip mulches, lava sand mix with native soil. Compost on TOP and wood chips on top of that.  
If you would like a good youtube video for Mango planting I can recommend one from my local tropical tree dealer who is very knowledgeable about growing mango out of their element. :)
-Radtechg9

Subject: New to Forum, growing Figs in Phoenix Replies: 25
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Very nice to meet everyone.
I have a lot going on in my yard tree wise. Some of my figs will be in ground and some in pots. Anyone notice fruiting occurring sooner in ground VS pot when raising from cuttings of similar size?
starch...are you a member of the rare fruit growers club here in the valley?
Regards,
radtechg9

Subject: New to Forum, growing Figs in Phoenix Replies: 25
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Hi!
Just wanted to introduce myself as new to the forum. My name is Jeannine, I live in Phoenix AZ with a wide array of vegetable gardens and trees on my property. Just this year I put in a Black Mission and recently was able to try my first fresh figs from it...I am hooked. I have ordered several varieties from our my local rare fruit growers chapter. Very excited to expand my fig collection! I have a wide array of knowledge for growing things and from what I see around neighborhoods in Phoenix, Figs are a common fruit tree for even owners who don't do much with them! I am excited to see what yields I get putting my efforts and knowledge to good use. Anyone else in the Low Desert Planting Region of AZ?
Greetings