Pruning striped varieties

[9ah-figlet]

I’ve heard that striped varieties (eg, Rimada, Panache, etc) can easily revert to non-striped versions. I’ve also noticed how the wood from which the striped fig grows is often striped too.

I need to prune my Rigato de Salento (PB), and want to make sure the tree doesn’t revert to a non-striped fig. They’re just so pretty!

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I can see the striped wood where it hasn’t lignified,

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But not as easily where it has lignified. 

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This lower portion of the trunk is what I’m keeping as this tree is getting its first heading cut. This wood produced striped breba earlier this season (see photo), but doesn’t look that way now. 
 

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What are the chances that this tree will revert? Should I keep any cuttings with striped wood to make sure I have a striped version?

Thanks!

 

[Figless]

@"9ah-figlet"#12 . I would pinch your striped varieties earlier in the season before lignification. Either that or mark them while they are still identifiable. I would also get out a magnifying glass and try to identify the Rimada type wood. BTW your trees, and your fruit all look very non-reverted. I'm pretty sure you're not going to have a problem this year.

 

[ktrain]

Nina I have heard several people say that one reverts easily.
I think I got rid of mine since the variegated varieties do seen to do well here for some reason.
It was young though and didn't see any signs of reverting at the time.
Personally I wasn't going to worry about it if it reverted because there are many things I fight each year...having to watch that as well just adds to my work. lol
If you have room, maybe keep a back up.

 

[Tinyfish]

The Rimada's could revert. When branches become not striped those are the ones to prune out. I had a multi trunk Rimada that was half striped wood and the other half non striped that was before I learned to prune that non striped wood asap.

 

[JMF75]

The Rimada's could revert. When branches become not striped those are the ones to prune out. I had a multi trunk Rimada that was half striped wood and the other half non striped that was before I learned to prune that non striped wood asap.

This right here. ^^

 

[Figless]

@"9ah-figlet"#12 . I actually agree 100% with what @"Tinyfish"#6 has posted above. It's never too soon to prune off the reverted branches of a Rimada variety.