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fig tree identification

7 years ago
Trying to figure out which fig this is
Was thinking a Kadota
Anyone more experienced ?
Fig is semi sweet flesh is thick

Comments (13)

  • 7 years ago
    Yes the back of the leaf is as you say
    Just asked s Fig collector and he said its Kadota
    But you know how it is with Fig trees
    The same tree 5 different names!!!!
  • 7 years ago

    Billy,


    I am glad you got a good identificafion. Kadota is supposed to be an extraordinary fig. I hope yours exceeds your expectations as I hope mine does, too.


    Moses

  • 7 years ago
    I gave it to my parents
    This year they got over 200 figs this year and still giving....
  • 7 years ago

    That's phenomenal! How old is it? In what size pot is it?

    Moses

  • 7 years ago
    5 years old
    I think 15 gallon pot
    And yes it’s pretty cool
    Since it is still small
    My mom is a big fan of figs , she used to go to peoples fields in the village with her friends and devoured them !!!
    But when you eat so many figs you get to know the different quality
    So eventhough she likes the Kadota
    She is not crazy about it like let’s say Vasilika figs Péloponnèse white fig
  • 7 years ago
    Found this
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Billy,

    You are a fountain of information. Thanks for all the references. The "15 fig count/gallon pot size," guideline is a very good one. Here is what I do to try to keep those robust trees from going over that limit, thus producing smaller, later ripening figs:

    I prune my trees after leaf fall and before they are brought in for their winter sleep in cold storage, inside. I try to keep in mind that each 2-3 leaf scar at the outermost tip of most of the husky last year's growths will sprout new growth in spring.

    Each of these new growth stems will produce 5-6 figs when pinched at their 6th. leaf stage of growth. Also, if the pinched tip sprouts a stem or two after being pinched, a few more figs will form on them. which figs will usually be smallish and/or ripen too late, so I don't count them in my calculations. They may ripen and be pretty good, so are a bonus, but still are not factored into the equation.

    When brought out in spring each fig is slipped out of its pot on a sturdy outside bench to check if it's spring for root pruning or not. Root pruning usually is an every 2-3 year event. So, it's top pruning in fall and, root pruning (when needed), in spring,

    After all the tree's root/repotting care is finished, it is set out where it will grow all summer.

    I prune in fall so it's easier to move the tree around without breaking branches. I don't like to mess with root pruning in fall so as not to encourage root rot during winter storage. Also, there's enough work in pruning, training, and lugging inside in the fall.

    When the spring sprouts are about 2" long I select the best spaced, biggest, healthiest, etc. , ones, counting 3 per gallon of the corresponding pot size, and pinch off all the others where they emerged from last year's stem. 3 sprouts means 15 figs, 5 each sprout.

    This system works very well for me.

    Moses

  • 7 years ago
    Wow thanks I’m gonna try that system on my mission tree

    Last year I left my 3 year old Mission fig out in the winter unprotected

    The result was it froze
    It late May I noticed it sprouting from the ground again
    Now its at about 3 feet but got no fruits obviously....I’m gonna try it next year I’m gonna follow ur exact way
    Thanks
  • 7 years ago

    Billy , Where in Ca are you? Ontario..?

  • 7 years ago
    Hey I’m in Montreal Canada
    Further East
  • last year

    Trying to find out if this is a Fig Tree Leaf. it is growing in my yard.


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