I know this is FMV but…

[Ikibahd]

The contrasting colors are just beautiful to me! This is Ischia Black and there’s just something about that vibrant pink next to the 2 shades of green that is getting me!

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Would be really neat if it was a sport.

 

[ktrain]

I had a few trees wake up like that....some still have it to a lesser degree.
That does look pretty cool.

 

[Bofig]

This is exactly how all mine grew until full sun. Some waking up still grow a little like that but grow more normal as the season progresses. They all grew slowly compared to other varieties that’s for sure.

 

[oat]

Ischia Black is the most fmv-ridden variety I know of. I grafted it on a strong rootstock and it’s been 3 years now and the leaves are still misshapen and tiny. It has no issue with vertical growth but the weird leaves causes it to set figs very late. I have a long season, so I still get ripe figs but they are so late.
Full disclosure that I got cuttings from a well known figger and he got his from Harvey, which should be healthier. This is not to call anyone out, but really to say that luck is a big part of growing this variety.

I got a healthy specimen this spring that I planted in the ground and already set figs 2 weeks back, which is rather early for this variety.

 

[Ikibahd]

Thought I’d post an update - it’s got some gnarly leaves! But also, the newest growth looks well formed!