Newbie w/great seedling needs help w/ identifying?

19 years ago

Hi again- please indulge a newbie-

Here is a seedling (from a bird) fig I transplanted when about 12" tall to a spot in an abandoned gravel driveway. I put it on a drip system, left it alone for about 4 years (except to pick figs). It is now over 10 feet tall, about 12 feet across- like a huge shrub. The figs are small, green (w/slight sunny-side blush), very abundant, strawberry red center and delicious.

Can anyone tell me what it may be? I want to be able to take cuttings and share them. I call it my Sweet Satchel.

Thanks and take care,

Christy

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gene_washdc
19 years ago
Christy,
You've answered your own question, it's a seedling -- so zero history as a variety/cultivar.

Now that you've given it a name, and intend to pass it on, it will soon have a history, but you're the one writing it for the moment.
christyfiglover
Original Author
19 years ago
Just the answer I wanted to hear- thank-you for taking the time!

Also- has anyone heard of Rolling River Nursery in Orleans, CA? I just ordered 7 figs and they arrived in fabulous condition- all at least 2-yrs old and VERY healthy- a very good start for next Spring's planting. Check them out at www.rollingrivernursery.com if you haven't already....
Thanks again and take care,
Christy
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gorgi
19 years ago
You must be a very lucky person (birds pooping good
looking figs on your property!); go buy a lottery
ticket asap...
George (NJ).
elder
19 years ago
I checked out the Rolling River Nursey web site - now if someone can tell me about Ficus cerigus (Google search was a blank). I hope it's not one of those 'my face is red' deals......Elder
christyfiglover
Original Author
19 years ago
Oh my gosh- I remember thinking about that when I first logged on to their site- then I got sucked into the website and forgot all about it- I'm really glad I did, although I am really new at this and I'm sure the mistake they made didn't make as big a lingering (obviously) impression on me as it would to a more experienced "fig" person.

I actually forgot all about the name and will be notifying them as to the mistake asap.

In the meantime, I would be happy to post pix of the "trees" I have received and will let you be the judge... and if I've been duped, I will still have figs as 2 of the gorgeous trees have figs on them!

Thank you for reminding me of this and I will try to post the pix within a couple days.

Figs ROCK!
Christy
gorgi
19 years ago
Yes, be (very) carefull!
Had just tried to purchace one (1) item from the
(never-heard-of) 'Rolling River Nursey' and then
looking at my 'shopping cart' saw about 10 more
item??? atached!!! Maybe, it is just a matter
of a new-website-construction-problem... who knows...
George (NJ).
gorgi
19 years ago
SORRY,WRONG THREAD!
gorgi
19 years ago
I am going to bed! This is the RIGHT thread after all!!!
pitangadiego
19 years ago
Christy,

Just received two trees from Rolling River, and they were quick delivery and very nice large plants (5' plus) in 6" tall pots.

Yes, Figs4fun buys trees sometimes. Already ordered more than a dozen this month.