Hey baldeagleomelette thank you!!! Black mission fig.... how are those figs? Does the fig plant need fertilizer?

Black missions are big, dark purple to black, with mild, nutty flesh. Not a bad fig if you can grow them (they're tough for me to grow here in nc without protection)

i wouldn't fertilize the fig as they do well even in poor soils. A little lawn lime wouldn't hurt, though.

You really can't ID a fig from a leaf. One tree can show 3 different leaf shapes, and many varieties have leaves that look the same. We would need to see the fruit. Sometimes if you look at a figlet AKA baby fig, the eye will show what color is inside. If it's red, then inside will usually be some shade of pink or red. This gives no clue as to what the OUTSIDE will be. Could be green like Verte or Dark like Black Mission. The eye can be brownish which would indicate a goldish brown intererior. You should ask the family in GA that gave you the cutting. Figs come in many shades that vary inside and out. Flavor is another variable and a lot is influenced by the soil and climate where the fig is grown. Are you confused now?

Suzi thank you for the information! definitely what I was looking for. So my guess, your a fig affecionado, so let me ask you, what can I use to fertilize my fig and also since this is a cuttling about foot and a half tall, when is the average size or time to expect some delicious fruits?

thank you bald eagle! I'm excited to see what it turns out to be!

I'm sorry baldeagleomelette I didn't see the rest of your post ok so no fertilizer! lime like fruit? or is it something I have to buy to add to the soil? also I have to add, the soil at my house is very sandy as I'm VERY close to the coast.

Also guys about 50% of the leaves are sort of turning yellow... is this normal like a new set of leave are coming in place?

It is not normal for leaves to turn yellow. Either you are watering too much or not enough would be my first guess. Fig roots will rot quickly in constantly wet soil. They like well drained soil. They thrive in a hot dry Mediterranean climate so anything other than that, you have to make some adjustments. You don't really say where you are. If you can grow Azaleas in that soil, then it's too acidic for a fig tree and you will need to make it more Alkaline (just add lime). Coastal can mean fog, dampness?

The first year is always an adventure. I love this old saying. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" I have found that to be very true with new trees grown from cuttings and even grafted trees from a nursery.

Depending on your variety, you could get figs this year, but don't count on it. Some figs have two crops. The first grows on old wood, and the new crop grows on newer branches. Figlets mostly appear at the junction where the leaf comes out of the stem. I think your tree needs more time to grow.

I live in Hobe Sound FL in zone 10a

I miss Florida... Y'all can grow almost anything!

probably isn't too happy in sandy soil. I would use old leaf litter to mulch it, and over time you will improve the "soil".

I've put mulch from some of the stump grinding on my property and it seems to like it. I actually use mulch on every fruit tree and even the dragon fruit