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Posted by gritslad 7/8? (My Page) on

Sun, May 8, 11 at 14:34

Besides the ubiquitous Celeste and Brown Turkey, what are your favorite figs to grow in this area? If anyone is interested in swapping cuttings, let me know. I have what is either a Brown Turkey or a Celeste or perhaps a hybrid.

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Posted by maryann_va z7 VA (My Page) on
Sun, May 8, 11 at 21:08

I have a Brown Turkey and a Chicago Hardy in Zone 7, Central VA.

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Posted by Fonste none (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 4, 11 at 7:32

I have tried growing Figs, which I love, for 2 different years and each time they froze! The only one I see around here...central virginia...is the one that survives at Jefferson's, Monticello. It is grown by the corner of the house and on the west facing side. I have not seen any other Figs here. Where would be the best place to put mine...up against the house?
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Posted by vaplantman 7b - Newport News (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 8, 11 at 20:55

I live in Newport News, Va and grow a few different varieties in the ground. I have 2 Celeste, 2 Violet de Bordeaux (my favorite), 1 Peter's Honey, 1 Strawberry Verte, and 1 Negronne. I am also starting cuttings of a few other varieties including Hardy Chicago, Alma, Blue Celeste, Panache, Italian Golden Honey, and Osborne Prolific. With one exception (an espalier) I grow them as shrubs rather than trees in case if cold damage. So far no major damage. Message me if you want specific info about the in-ground plants.
Dave

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Posted by maryann_va z7 VA (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 6, 11 at 16:11

Fonste - I'm in Albemarle County, and the 2 figs I mentioned have been in the ground a couple of years. I have't winter-protected them, and they're huge this year. I pruned them in the early spring a year ago, but this year decided not to. Big mistake. Mine are in a semi-protected area - against a brick wall in full sun - but I have neighbors whose figs are in the open in their front yard (dont' know what variety theirs are).

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