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Possible Synonyms / AKA:

DFIC 198, Abruzzo, ~~New Jules Abruzzi,~~ BC #45, Belleclaire #45, Corragio, Fico Nera, Fico Nero
Introduced By:
Origin:
Italy
Main Flavor Group:
Dark Berry - From mildly to very sweet, with distinct berry notes complemented by a touch of acidity. They often feature subtle complexity, with additional layers of flavor that enhance their rich and balanced profile.
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Cold Hardy:
Yes
Container Variety:
Yes
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
any
Availability:
N/A
Breba Crop:
Yes
Seed Crunch:
N/A
Eye:
N/A
Skin Toughness:
N/A
Fruit Size:
N/A
Rain Resistance:
Low
Tree Vigor:
N/A
External Links:
https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail.aspx?1640345

Description

Not to be confused with New Jules Abruzzi.

Medium Black /brown/purple fig with dark-red pulp. Two crops. Abruzzi/Abruzzo is a region on the east coast of central Italy.

Bob Harper:

Abruzzi – Another very sweet, old, cold hardy Italian fig. Appears to be cold hardy here, in Connecticut. But, we’re still testing it here, to see exactly how cold hardy it is. It does have the sprawling habit of some of the old cold hardy Italian figs, of the Abruzzi Alpennines. It has been grown and tested for twenty years or more, for cold hardiness in Ridgefield, Connecticut, by the author and gardener, Aldo Biagiotti. It’s also being grown as far north as zone 5 in up state New York, with cover. Needs protection against rain while it is ripening. This fig was my 2013 favorite for flavor. DNA testing has shown it to be related to Hardy Chicago, Sal’s EL, and Dark Portuguese. It should have about the same cold hardiness as those three. Has a figgy taste profile similar to Marseilles Black VS, but with stronger, more complex sweeter taste profile. Zone 6b/6a?

Donated
Connecticut, United States
Comment: Donated to Duane Smith from Aldo P. Biagiotti, a gardener from Ridgefield, Connecticut
30 September 2002. New York, United States
Comment: Donated to NCGR, Davis; three cuttings received
Donator(s): Smith, Duane, North County Heirloom Plant and Tree Conservancy

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Abruzzi

Abruzzi Information

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