I have two trees labeled as Socorro Black, both started from cuttings of Jose who discovered/named this selection. We were both sure we didn't make a mix-up but the leaves of my trees last year definitely did not look right. I returned from a vacation on Sunday and spent much of Monday picking figs, taking photos, etc. The leaves are considerably different this year! The trees were started in February 2013 and have been fairly vigorous trees so they definitely weren't juvenile in 2014. Not really sure what to make of it.
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Socorro Black Leaves Re-visited
You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 2 photos.2 PhotosMy fig photos <> My fig cuttings (starts late January) <> My Youtube VideosTags: None
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The change in leaf configuration is quite interesting, I was gifted a start of this cultivar I will have to take a harder look at the leaves. I think I will start documenting the leaves and changes, if any, of all of my cultivars.Last edited by COGardener; 08-05-2015, 03:48 PM.Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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Are the fruits the same in all aspects?Calvin, Wish list is to finish working on the new house, someday.
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At the bottom of this page is where Jose posted photos of Socorro Black in 2009
My fig photos <> My fig cuttings (starts late January) <> My Youtube Videos
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Here are the leaves of my in-ground Socorro Black. They don't look identical to either of those shown in post #1 but probably closer to the first set. The reality that there is a lot of leaf variation in some varieties so I wouldn't worry to much if the fruit looks right. Mine hasn't given a main crop yet after being beat up by the last two winters. It is not a particularly cold-hardy variety I have discovered.You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 1 photos.1 PhotoSteve
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