Description
White Adriatic Fig Cutting
Type: Common Fig (Does Not Require Pollination)
About This Variety
White Adriatic is one of the most famous and historically important fig varieties in the world. Known for its bright strawberry-red pulp, exceptional sweetness, and reliable productivity, it has been a favorite among growers for generations and remains one of the finest green-skinned figs available today.
Originating from the Mediterranean region along the Adriatic coast, White Adriatic was introduced to the United States during the 1800s and quickly became one of the foundation varieties of California’s commercial fig industry. Alongside Black Mission, it helped establish California as one of the premier fig-growing regions in the world.
The fruit is medium to large in size with attractive light green to yellow-green skin. At first glance, the exterior appears simple, but cutting into a perfectly ripe White Adriatic reveals one of the most beautiful interiors of any fig variety.
The flesh is a brilliant strawberry-red color with a dense, jam-like texture packed with sweetness. The vibrant interior creates a stunning contrast against the green exterior and immediately explains why this variety has remained popular for more than a century.
The flavor is outstanding. White Adriatic is famous for its rich strawberry and raspberry notes combined with honey-like sweetness. Many growers consider it the standard by which other berry-flavored green figs are judged. The fruit develops exceptional richness when fully ripe, producing a dessert-quality fig that appeals to both beginners and serious collectors.
The variety is highly versatile and can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used for jams, preserves, pastries, and fig paste. Its intense flavor and beautiful pulp color make it one of the best culinary figs available.
White Adriatic is a vigorous and productive grower that adapts well to a wide range of conditions. It performs especially well in warm climates such as California’s Central Valley, where summer heat helps maximize fruit quality and sugar content.
The tree can produce both a breba crop on previous season wood and a larger main crop on new growth. While the breba crop is often lighter, it can still produce excellent fruit under favorable conditions.
The variety is suitable for both in-ground planting and container culture and is considered relatively easy to grow compared to many premium collector figs.
As a common fig, White Adriatic does not require pollination and reliably produces fruit in areas where the fig wasp is not present.
Its combination of historic importance, brilliant red pulp, exceptional strawberry flavor, and proven performance has helped establish White Adriatic as one of the most beloved fig varieties ever grown.
For growers seeking a classic fig with world-class flavor and a proven track record, White Adriatic is an essential addition to any collection.
Recommended Growing Zones
USDA Zones 7-10
- Historic Mediterranean heirloom
- Foundation California fig variety
- Common fig requiring no pollination
- Green to yellow-green skin
- Brilliant strawberry-red pulp
- Rich strawberry and raspberry flavor
- Honey-like sweetness
- Produces breba and main crops
- Excellent for fresh eating and preserves
- Vigorous and productive
Don’t let the growing zones discourage you. Fig trees can be successfully grown in containers and many growers enjoy fresh figs well outside the recommended zones. Growing in a pot allows you to move the tree to a protected location during winter and control its size. With proper care and winter protection, many fig varieties can be grown and fruited outside their listed growing zones.
You Will Receive
- One unrooted fig cutting
- Approximately 6-8 inches long
- Minimum of 3 buds (nodes)
- Thickness will typically range from Sharpie-marker size or larger unless otherwise noted in the listing
- Taken from a healthy, mature tree
Seasonal Appearance
During the winter months, cuttings will typically be fully dormant.
During the fall, cuttings may still be lignified (hardened woody growth) and may not yet be fully dormant. This is normal and does not affect their ability to root.
Wood color, thickness, bud spacing, and appearance will naturally vary from cutting to cutting.
Rooting Instructions
Rooting instructions are included in the listing photos. Please review them before purchasing.
Propagation Disclaimer
Rooting success depends on many factors including temperature, humidity, rooting method, growing medium, sanitation, and grower experience.
While fig cuttings are generally considered easy to propagate, no rooting success can be guaranteed. Even experienced growers may experience occasional losses.
Most growers can expect a rooting success rate of approximately 60% to 80% under proper conditions. Individual results may vary.
Because rooting conditions are beyond our control after delivery, we cannot offer refunds, replacements, or credits for cuttings that fail to root.
Shipping
Cuttings are carefully packaged to help ensure they arrive in excellent condition.
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