ISO a most elusive ficus.

[Timmypeapod]

I've been searching for this fig for close to a decade after stumbling on an old Houzz thread about "Iranian mountain figs"
It seems to be not so uncommon in Europe, often sold as Ficus johannis "Digitata". The only confirmed source I've found in the US is Bass at Trees of Joy but he hasn't had it available in a long time. I've been pestering him about it for probably 5 years.
Does anyone grow this fig and is willing to sell/trade cuttings? Another member made a post about it recently and was going to set an air layer for me, but they're no longer active...
A true unicorn.

 

[Charlie Dodgson]

@Timmypeapod

Post in thread 'Welcome... everyone!'

Jan 19, 2025

@Timmypeapod is looking for Ficus johannis "Digitata".

Bass has mistakenly referred to these as Ficus johannis. They are actually Ficus johannis subsp. afghanistanica.

Leaves of Ficus johannis subsp. johannis are not this narrow and also have micro-serration.

If Digitata is no longer available, consider the afghanistanica offerings at https://plantlust.com/

• Charlie Dodgson

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[GoodFriendMike]

I have a few Ficus Johannis. But none with the long fingers.

 

[GoodFriendMike]

@MikeFons is also growing a few.

 

[TorontoJoe]

You do know of sources in Europe? Are they commercial? Something you can share here?

 

[GoodFriendMike]

You do know of sources in Europe? Are they commercial? Something you can share here?

I must say. I know nothing about this seller.

Ficus Johannis Digitata cutting

Botanische bijzonderheid! Geweldige boom voor alle regio's, kan goed tegen kou. Deze vijgenboom produceert alleen mannelijke vijgen zonder zaden, die eetbaar zijn met zacht en zoet vruchtvlees. Vijgenbomen zijn vrij gemakkelijk te vermeerderen. Dit kan je gemakkelijk en betrouwbaar doen door...

devijgentuin.nl

 

[ktrain]

I know very little about these, are they fruiting varieties?

 

[TorontoJoe]

I must say. I know nothing about this seller.

Ficus Johannis Digitata cutting

Botanische bijzonderheid! Geweldige boom voor alle regio's, kan goed tegen kou. Deze vijgenboom produceert alleen mannelijke vijgen zonder zaden, die eetbaar zijn met zacht en zoet vruchtvlees. Vijgenbomen zijn vrij gemakkelijk te vermeerderen. Dit kan je gemakkelijk en betrouwbaar doen door...

devijgentuin.nl

@NaturesFinest - I know it's a long shot but figure maybe you might know this seller?

 

[GoodFriendMike]

I know very little about these, are they fruiting varieties?

Yes sir.

 

[Charlie Dodgson]

I have a few Ficus Johannis

Ficus johannis is a category. Which subspecies do you have?

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Ficus johannis is a category. Which subspecies do you have?

I do believe you seen the leaves I posted. And you commented on them.
The ones from small dried figs from Iran. I have another as well.
I posted the thread below

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Ficus johannis is a category. Which subspecies do you have?

Thread 'Ficus johannis subspecies discussion'

Dec 20, 2024

Ficus johannis has two subspecies:

• Ficus johannis subsp. johannis
• Ficus johannis subsp. afghanistanica

F.j. afghanistanica is said to have larger leaves and fruit than its sister subspecies.

F.j. afghanistanica still has native populations in central Iran. F.j. johannis is indigenous to north-easternmost Iran and might have originally been synonymous with Anjeer Kohi.

These plants, plus crosses of them among themselves and other Ficus are now circulating in the U.S.

What pictures and details can you share?

Here's two photos of possibly pure breds.

F.j. johannis at Kew...

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[Charlie Dodgson]

Something you can share here?

Michael Fons and I purchased Ficus johannis subsp. afghanistanica at https://plantlust.com/. Search for afghanistanica. Keep in mind some of the sellers confuse F.j. johannis with F.j. afghanistanica and F. carica subsp. rupestris.

are they fruiting varieties?

Yes, although specimens in the U.S. that I'm aware of are either "males" or "females" that need fertilization to produce edible fruit.

 

[TorontoJoe]

Michael Fons and I purchased Ficus johannis subsp. afghanistanica at https://plantlust.com/. Search for afghanistanica. Keep in mind some of the sellers confuse F.j. johannis with F.j. afghanistanica and F. carica subsp. rupestris.


Yes, although specimens in the U.S. that I'm aware of are either "males" or "females" that need fertilization to produce edible fruit.

Would you know if there are parthenocarpic strains out there?

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Afghan

 

[TorontoJoe]

AfghView attachment 3807an

This one ripens fruit on its own?

 

[GoodFriendMike]

This one ripens fruit on its own?

This is a seedling of mine. Not sure yet. But I do know of some that do not require the wasp.
But not here in the states.
I am seeing more interest in these figs.
Maybe I should grow more of them.

 

[TorontoJoe]

This is a seedling of mine. Not sure yet. But I do know of some that do not require the wasp.
But not here in the states.
I am seeing more interest in these figs.
Maybe I should grow more of them.

I think you should

 

[GoodFriendMike]

I think you should

I will do just that. I should have kept all the ones I grew. But only kept a couple.
Have to find places to put them. What spring is like in my yard.

 

[TorontoJoe]

I will do just that. I should have kept all the ones I grew. But only kept a couple.
Have to find places to put them. What spring is like in my yard. View attachment 3808

Very nice!

My Dutch is rough but I think one in the link you posted says that one is an edible male fig. I may reach out the them and see if they can certificates to sell outside the EU.