There have been some recent discussions of this fig here.

When first mentioned on the net the claim was that this was the cold-hardiest fig known, good to -4 degrees fahrenheit.

I've just come across the tag that was attached to mine when I got it from Cloud Mountain Nursery. A stamp on the tag indicates that the authorized grower is T&L Nursery, a US patent number and then "A. Plattner 2007/1. Plattner, as I understand it, hold the patent.

The back of the tag reads as follows:

"Very Sweet and rich bearing figs! Sure to ripen early in season. Shrubby tree for full sun. Plant in protected locations--close to a wall is ideal. Hardy to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter protection below l4 degrees Fahrehheit recommended.

;Care: Needs plenty of water and fertilizer in spring and summer. No pruning required but possible if desired for shaping the plant"

www.bayernfeige-violetta.de

Not quite the superfig that grows in the arctic, but a good fig anyway.

Ox