Looking for Caprifig tree for sale.

[SocalJim]

I know where to find Capri fig scion wood in my location near San Diego and from Pro fig or Figaholics websites.
Was looking for a nursery to sell rooted trees with a few figs and wasps.

Here in coastal southern CA the black fig fly has destroyed 100 % of the first half of my fig season with
the last month mostly not effected. There is some polination in my 100 square feet of figs as shown by seedlings
from fallen fruit. Internets suggests pollinated fruits much less likely to be infested with the black fig fly
Silba adapata A CRFG grower says he uses 3M micropore tape on figs openings at a I think the guy said
"1.5 times the size of a large blueberry. "
Problem in my yard since 2021 You all may need some strategies.
SocalJim

 

[GoodFriendMike]

Most nurseries do not sell Capri. You can try Lee Ann http://sacredorigin.com/ Seems she is updating her site right now. Or you can try David https://www.thefighunter.shop/. One of them may be able to help. Maybe a member here can help? You could grow your own as well and cover it with small holed mesh. That way the wasp can get in and out but the fly cannot.

 

[SocalJim]

Most nurseries do not sell Capri. You can try Lee Ann http://sacredorigin.com/ Seems she is updating her site right now. Or you can try David https://www.thefighunter.shop/. One of them may be able to help. Maybe a member here can help? You could grow your own as well and cover it with small holed mesh. That way the wasp can get in and out but the fly cannot.

Thanks Mike,
I grafted some scions from Pro fig last year and at least one is sprouting now.
Had hoped to get wasps and pollen this spring to see how much they helped. But looks like that will wait till next year.
Last fall San Diego John Verdick returned an email saying his Caprifig had black fig fly maggots and this month I did not get a reply about tree availability. I have some window screen with holes wasps should get through but flies will not.
Like you I had the idea of protecting some capri fig branches to ensure good wasp population.
Fig hunter shop has scions only judging by their website.
Thanks for the reply
Jim

 

[scott_va]

Trees of Joy has Enderub tree on sale for $45 plus shipping.

 

[SocalJim]

Thank you Scott.
I think you just made them a sale.


Jim

 

[scott_va]

I bought one from Bass several years ago (also on sale) and it has been good. Nice healthy tree.

 

[LTCG]

I have a few varieties that I rooted not long ago but it will be another month or so before they are ready to go.

 

[Franfig]

Make sure you do have the wasp in your area, if you don't have them you may have to hand pollinate your figs. last year, I only lost a few figs, I use tape to cover the ostiole and it worked well for me. I have a very small capri and two cuttings in the same pot rooting.