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Fruit Tree information
Sebastian County Fig Variety Trial
The following germplasm is to be trialed in Witcherville, Arkansas to
determine suitability. Installation is planned for this location in spring,
2004. Assuming adequate growth in 2004, a second site may be added in 2006.
If you would like to donate a named cultivar contact me.
From current collection of owners:
Latturula (Italian Honey)
Texas Everbearing
New Specimens:
Brown Turkey
Malta (Celeste)
Hardy Chicago
Dottato (Kadota)
Negronne (Violet de Bordeaux)
Osborne Prolific
LSU Gold
LSU Purple
Alma
Lacking but would like to try:
Conandria
Sal’s Fig
Franciscana (Mission)
Excel
Hâtive d'Argenteuil
Verte (Green Ischia)
After establishment, we will be testing winter hardiness, fruit
characteristics, and response to severe pruning.
Dustin Blakey
County Extension Agent – Agriculture
535 North Waldron Road
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
479-484-7737
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