This fig is another one of David Arnold's recommendations, the White Adriatic fig is the one, he says, that impresses people the most. The tree generally crops once per year with fruit which is very easy to peel when it ripens in late summer. Leaf: base is subcordate to truncate; usually 5-lobed; middle lobe spatulate. Some will be fat and some a bit thinner but at least pencil size. Quality good, especially for drying. Fruits all-over black purple, elongated, Flesh watermelonto pink, fairly good taste. 17 Trees. Bunyard stated that Nebian is much grown in California for drying, under the name Adriatic. If rains continue for a week or two unabated during the period when the figs are ripening, then the figs begin to sour and spoil and the leaves of the JH Adriatic "rust". Fig Terminology, Abbreviations & Acronyms. Free use of towncars white adriatic fig is a special plus. May be synonymous with White Madeira: Some named varieties of White figs are Adriatic, Excel and Kadota. White Adriatic fig. Well-adapted in Northern California and the Northwest. Trees of the Verdone planted in dooryards are not so satisfactory for production of figs for home use as are certain other kinds, on account of the lack of a first crop and the susceptibility of the fruit to spoilage. Fairly hardy. (Plates 8; 16, C.), Caprified figs are medium or above, deep green; pulp solid, dark red; flavor peculiarly acid. It is correct that I guessed that my tree was an Adriatic variant. your own Pins on Pinterest You may also see them sold as "candy-striped figs," so named when their exteriors are pale green-and-white striped. Adriatic Fig Tree. Very subject to mosaic. We have two varieties in our garden- the commonly grown Brown Turkey fig and the green-skinned White Adriatic fig, sometimes called the strawberry jam fig, in reference to its sweet jelly like red flesh, excellent flavour and flesh quality. My tree's characters, as compared to the Adriatic characters cited by Condit (other than the leaves and perhaps the eye), appeared to match that variety more closely than any other variety that he described, so I guessed that it might be closely related to the Adriatic. Its a common variety, small breba crop too. In recent years, my tree has produced 90+ lb. Discover (and save!) #sweetmemories This fig may be hard to identify when it is fully ripe as it stays a light green throughout. The tree was a mature in-ground tree on our property when we moved to our property in 2001, and was thought by the original owner to have been 7 or 8 years old at that time. are contested or require more research. The leaves are very variable in shape, ranging from entire to five-lobed with two thumbs, as demonstrated by the attached photographs. Produces medium figs that are green on the outside and red on the inside. The following account of Verdone is based on observations of commercial plantings and of individual trees over a long period, and of trees fruiting in the collection of varieties at Riverside since 1932. Inside the fruit is a beautiful pale to deep red colour. Author Topic: White Adriatic Fig (Read 2494 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Both have their place, although I have a preference for the Adriatics. White Genoa: Large, conical ), https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/491891-thoughts-on-adriatic, https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail.aspx?id=1001139. In cool climates figs are large, grass green outside; pulp blood red; quality excellent. As many as 1,600 fertile seeds in a single fruit. Jul 26, 2014 - My dad used to grow these in our backyard. $32.00inc. The origin and significance of the name Nebian, used by Hogg, have not been determined. The varieties of figs George grows include 'Adriatic White', - the cuttings of which were brought out from the Greek Island of Kythira in 1925 - and 'Brown Turkey'. A large, sweet, rich, green yellow, very fine flavor fig. The tree produces only a handful of large brebas. White Adriatic produces very sweet and rich figs. White Adriatic: A vigorous Fig variety, usually producing one crop a year (the Breba crop can be very light). From Italy it travelled to England, from there to both South Africa and to California, where it became the leading dried fig, but also outstanding in warmer Bay Area climates as a fig for fresh eating. Common Fig, Edible Fig. d Map E2 See account and color plate of Adriatic by Lelong (1890) and by Taylor (1898); trees are figured by Condit (1933). Condit (1950) states that “figs picked at Merced, in the interior valley, on September 24, 1949, for example, showed a pulp light strawberry in color, and a meat thin and white. LouisianaMojo. Easily dried at home. The Chiswick collection from England included Nebian as P.I. Bunyard stated that Nebian is much grown in California for drying, under the name Adriatic. This fig came to us from a friend and long-time member of the California Rare Fruit Growers. The Adriatic fig tree is native to the Mediterranean region. (See report of Forrer, 1894.) Gasparrini briefly described it, giving credit to Gallesio for his earlier account; but other Italian writers apparently ignore it. If you are not comfortable giving a rating for a particular characteristic, it is best to leave it unrated and the review system will ignore that particular rating field for average ratings. At the California Experiment Stations, from 1893 to 1901, trees of the Verdone (Adriatic) grew vigorously, but at Tulare they were very susceptible to frost damage, and the second-crop figs soured badly. Deciduous Fruit Trees While we are specialists in producing advanced ornamental trees for landscaping, we also grow a number of fruiting trees. A green skinned medium to large sized fig with sweet, red flesh that has a superb flavour. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest news and updates. Best fig I ate this season, very productive but late ripening. A medium green to greenish-yellow fig shaped like a top with light strawberry pulp and good flavor. Barron (1868a) described Grosse Verte as “one of the largest, handsomest, and richest-flavored varieties in cultivation—well suited for pot culture.” Starnes found White Adriatic an excellent variety in Georgia. Disappointing in the South as it leafs out early and is susceptible to damage from late freezes. Comme… Hopefully, this information, from the original owner of the fig, will prove helpful to those who would like to add it to their collection. It is a fine variety in some localities, but in others worthless.” See also discussion by Milco and others (1887), on varieties. (Plates 7; 16, D.), Second crop good; figs in hot, interior valleys are medium; turbinate, with or without short, thick neck; average weight 50 grams; stalk up to 3/4 inch long, often somewhat curved; ribs slightly elevated, but hardly prominent; eye medium, open, scales chaffy, straw to flesh color, or sometimes pink; surface dull, with delicate bloom; white flecks large, prominent, widely scattered; color green to greenish yellow; meat thin, white; pulp light strawberry, somewhat hollow at the center. Variety, usually producing one crop a year ( the breba crop too //www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/491891-thoughts-on-adriatic, https //npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail.aspx! 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