Galicia Negra Fruited in-Ground in Zone 7A Virginia

[Gladstone1969]

So, I don’t know if anyone else has fruited Galicia Negra in ground in zone 7a, but I proved it’s possible this year. This is from a tree in its second leaf. It was planted in ground in the late Summer of 2024 and rooted in late Spring 2024. I did this as an experiment as I knew how late it was. The fruit is deformed - it was the first and only fig from this tree so far. I pinched it. It ripened on October 29th.

 

[Kompakfigs]

This past year I tried to root a few cuttings even grafted one on Euclid Unk but all failed. At this point it’s just too late for my liking.

 

[Figgin' A]

I've read some really good reviews about this variety, so I got a cutting and rooted it in early March. The tree grew very nicely, but set figs way, way too late, even compared to CDDs. I am a little concerned, but let's see how it does next season. I am very excited about this one.