Because fig trees are easily propagated, the Celeste variety can be found almost anywhere in Louisiana. The tree is growing in ground in California, very vigorous and productive. or Bags or just put them in clear cups and or pots. We provide Figdatabase.com to you for information in the field of figs. It’s a small fig at 13.1 grams, that has a celeste like shape. Shipment will include Nurserymans Certificate Permit. This tree is tolerant of salt and humidity, plus it’s deer resistant. Tasting the LSU O'Rourke Fig 2018 Picked 10/15/18 1 Crop 2017 Post More info on the LSU O'Rourke The LSU O'Rourke Fig has been disappointing to me. ‘C1’ is a designation given a caprifig obtained from the University of California at Riverside in ≈1950. I know two of the fig researchers who worked with Dr. O'Rourke at LSU during the fig breeding. Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description. ‘O'Rourke’ was evaluated in plantings at The Burden Center, Baton Rouge, LA (long. A great tasting fig from the LSU breeding program, bred by Professor O’Rourke and selected for its quality. You can taste the greenness of it still though. The open eye of LSU Gold is typically filled Administrator; Hero Member; Posts: 2492 ; Karma: +139/-18; Re: Vista Fig « Reply #4 on: July 21, 2019, 02:14:37 PM » When you have well … http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2018/10/tasting-lsu-orourke-fig-2018.html, https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/144457-celeste-lsu-improved-celeste-o-rourke-anecdotal-comparison, https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/182550-o-rourke, https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/181542-o-rourke-or-not-o-rourke, https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/97926-o-rourke-2016, https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/575598-o%E2%80%99rourke, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzNYbgc7u9k, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lHbv0uxc24. O’Rourke is a cross between a Celeste and a Capri fig from California. Needs protection. Very nice sweet variety, was bread for a humid South, doesn't split. It began back in the mid-1950’s, when Ed O’Rourke joined the LSU Department of Horticulture as a fruit breeder. The strain we offer came directly from the LSU gardens. Zones 8-9. C1 is a designation given a caprifig obtained from the University of California at Riverside in 1950. The eye is partially closed. Suitable for humid conditions. LSU Jack Lily fig tree LOCAL PICK UP ONLY . There’s just something about this fig that just never wants to give me a fully ripened fig. The others are "Champagne" and "Tiger." Until next year young fig. After a hiatus, in the 1990s, selected varieties were officially released to the public by LSU. O'Rourke was selected from a group of seedlings from a cross of Celeste X C1. Some big trees, progeny of O'Rourke's early work, were lost in Plaquemines Parish during Hurricane Katrina. Tasting the LSU O'Rourke Fig 2018 Picked 10/15/18 1 Crop 2017 Post More info on the LSU O'Rourke The LSU O'Rourke Fig has been disappointing to me. 2 fresh cuttings of LSU ORourke, will be selected from the photo. It's always under ripe no matter if I pick it in September or October. O’Rourke Fig Tree. Louisiana licensed and inspected. There's just something about this fig that just never wants to give me a fully ripened fig. A customized, searchable database of edible fig varieties with advanced search, filtering, and ratings from and for fig collectors like yourself. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. 89°42′7″ W). LSU’s Dr. O’Rourke, et al: “ ‘O’Rourke’ is a common-type fig that is very productive and has performed well in grower trials and home orchards. 91°6'2″ W) and at the Citrus Research Station at Port Sulfur, LA (long. Tree is guaranteed to be correct variety. Wish List: Louisiana Lightening, Smith Fig, Dall' OSSO Fig, Socorro Black, BB-10,LSU Gold, LSU Thibodaux, LSU Jack Lily, LSU O'Rourke, UCR 184-15,Colonel Litman's Black Cross, Orphan fig, Adriatic JH, Ice Cream Banana, any variety banana, In my notes from that brief conversation, I recorded that he told me that Celeste was the female parent of Hollier (one of the figs from the LSU breeding program). (see link below) OÂRourke (Tested as … Variable shape and flavor. Plant O'Rourke Fig in a full sun location in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 9. From the thousands of figs created through O’Rourke’s mad scientist projects, five varieties rose to the top of the pack for public release. Of all the figs that came out of that prolific breeding program this is the one that received Dr. Ed O’Rourke’s name. Elsewhere in the Southeast, Brown Turkey enjoys greater popularity. First come first server,. Neri 1 Fig Nero 600m Fig Niagara Black Fig O'Rourke Fig Olympian Fig Panache Fig Qalaat Al Madiq Fig Ronde de Bordeaux Fig Smith Fig Takoma Violet Fig Teramo Fig Vista Fig . This is the official ORourke released by LSU in 2007. It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. I like this long neck fig because the birds do not attack as bad. Sugar fig, tight eye, and good size. 29°29′7″ N, lat. LSU O'Rourke fig tree LOCAL PICK UP ONLY . comments powered by Disqus. ‘Tiger’ is a common-type fig and the fifth cultivar released from the LAES fig breeding program that was initiated in the 1950s to develop cultivars for the gulf south region (O’Rourke et al., 2004). Its stems are always purple. What I did taste has great promise though. O’Rourke Fig was developed by the fig breeding program at the LSU Agricultural Center in 2007. Due to its ability to thrive in the Louisiana climate, Celeste was selected as the primary female parentage for LSU bred fig varieties. LSU Tiger – Ourfigs.com I wouldn’t be surprised if LSU Tiger comes to be considered one of the most productive and most appealing producers for short seasons, along with Ronde de Bordeaux This deciduous fig tree produces great tasting medium-sized brownish-maroon … The eye is partially closed. 30°24′3″ N, lat. It is a healthy tree started from a cutting in 2019. The cross was made in 1956 and an individual plant selection made by E.N. Champagne — This new LSU fig is sometimes known as Golden Celeste. They grow wherever sugar cane can grow." The one on the right is a “Kadota” yellow-fruited fig of excellent quality. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. SKU: N/A Categories: Certified Organic Fig Trees For Sale, Deep South Trees and Plants, NEW ITEMS. _____ I'll eat anything but a hotdog. The Tiger, Champagne and a namesake fig – the O’Rourke – became available to the public in 2007. Dan Semper Fi-cus Comment. The LSU figs come out of the Louisiana Fig Breeding program started in the 1950s that successfully produced superior figs for the Deep South. All Rights Reserved. ‘C1’ is a designation given a caprifig obtained from the University of California at Riverside in ≈1950. Have you asked him a question about it? Beautiful outside and with intense flavor inside . The cross was made in 1956 and an individual plant selection made by E.N. LSU AgCenter – O’Rourke, Champagne & Tiger Figs – Three new fig varieties from the LSU AgCenter PDF; HortScience – LSU Tiger Fig PDF; External Links. LouisianaMojo. It seems like good bets for me might be LSU O'Rourke, LSU Improved Celeste, Pastiliere, and Dauphine. O’Rourke Fig – LSU Variety! Champagne — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known The O’Rourke fig was developed by Dr. Ed O’Rourke in 2007 at the LSU Agricultural Center fig breeding program and is renowned for production, growth habit, hardiness and disease resistance. The LSU Figs The LSU Fig breeding program was established in the 1950's by Dr Ed O'Rourke, who developed several fig varieties and trained a number of graduate students in the program. A great tasting fig from the LSU breeding program, bred by Professor O’Rourke and selected for its quality. I spoke with Dr. O'Rourke in 2004, when he was 80 years of age. But even northern fig lovers appreciate the LSU figs and grow them in containers, performing the fig shuffle, and even planting them in ground. Different from our LSU Improved Celeste – O’Rourke have 5-7 loped leaves. Wish List: Louisiana Lightening, Smith Fig, Dall' OSSO Fig, Socorro Black, BB-10,LSU Gold, LSU Thibodaux, LSU Jack Lily, LSU O'Rourke, UCR 184-15,Colonel Litman's Black Cross, Orphan fig, Adriatic JH, Ice Cream Banana, any variety banana, LouisianaMojo. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest news and updates. We are now shipping. It has a partially closed eye and 5-lobed leaves. I'm now on the couch with my laptop reading about early ripening figs. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. Beautiful outside and with intense flavor inside . O’Rourke is yet another excellent fig selection with the Southeastern-favorite Celeste in its parentage, and is widely regarded as one of the most valuable of any fig released by the LSU fig breeding program. The flesh is pink to amber and is very sweet with excellent flavor. Plant O'Rourke Fig in a full sun location in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 9. LSU Tiger is eye-catching for a dark fig, relatively bright and slightly striped, sizable, productive, sugar-berry flavor. O’Rourke - A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. It is a healthy tree started from a cutting in 2019. LSU O’Rourke Fig – NEW!! ‘O'Rourke’ was selected from a group of seedlings from a cross of ‘Celeste’ × ‘C1’. Auction for the LSU ORourke fig tree pictured in a 1 gallon pot. The flesh is pink to amber and is very sweet with excellent flavor. Early variety. Welcome to Fig Database! Shipment will include Nurserymans Certificate Permit. The program ended in the mid-60s. The most popular fig variety grown in Louisiana is Celeste, which has been around for more than 100 years, Johnson said. O’Rourke is a cross between a Celeste and a Capri fig from California. Fifth picture is from my tree, last picture is the ORourke tree at the LSU Burden Center in 2013. LSU Tiger: Tiger can almost look like a… This cultivar is named to honor Dr. Ed O'Rourke's (Professor) service to the fruit industry. A nice bit of acid and berry tones. ‘Tiger’ was evaluated in plantings at research stations located at The Burden Center, Baton Rouge, LA (long. O'Rourke Fig Care. The cross was made in 1956 and an individual plant selection made by E.N. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. All pictures may very due to the amount of cuttings that we have. Unfortunately in the early 1970's his fig program was discontinued. LSU O'Rourke 2 Nice Fig Cuttings, doesn't split ! I love the color of and ribbing on this fig. Thanks so much for all this feedback, everyone. This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. Auction for the LSU O'Rourke fig tree pictured in a 1 gallon pot. Tree is guaranteed to be correct variety. Developed at LSU by Dr. Ed O'Rourke and company for fig production in the hot humid South, LSU Gold produces large flattened green figs that ripen to greenish yellow, yellow, or yellow blushed with red. It is a healthy tree started from a cutting in 2019. O’Rourke — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. Fairly large figs, taste like sugared strawberries. The eye is partially closed. The one below on the left is a “O’Rourke” fig in a re-used salvaged 10 gallon pot and is about 4 ft wide and tall, angled to show you the delicious fruit hanging on it. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. Bred by E.N. Developed at LSU by Dr. Ed O'Rourke and company for fig production in the hot humid South, LSU Gold produces large flattened green figs that ripen to greenish yellow, yellow, or yellow blushed with red. Auction for the LSU ORourke fig tree pictured in a 1 gallon pot. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. During that time researchers, under the direction of Dr. Ed O'Rourke, made crosses and evaluated seedlings for adaptation. 3024#3$ N, lat. It has a partially closed eye and 5-lobed leaves. Member name Wisner on OurFigs and Wisner1894 on eBay. Adriatic JH Fig Atreano Fig Chiappetta Fig Desert King Fig Dottato Nero Fig ... LSU Gold Fig LSU Tiger Fig. Fairly large figs, taste likesugared strawberries. The fruit holds it off yellow/green color until one or two days before it turns and allows you to beat the birds to many fruit. Website by OrbitZen, Fig trees in Mallorca, a tour in Montserrat pons fig orchard, Fig varieties introduced by Bass Samaan of Trees of Joy nursery. O'Rourke in 1960 and tested as L57-11-103. O’Rourke — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. (For trial in Zone 7.) The school-spirited LSU Purple fig was released in 1991, followed closely by the LSU Gold in 1995. LSU O'Rourke is a productive brown sugar fig variety, the second earliest ripening LSU cultivar after Improved Celeste. The strain we offer came directly from the LSU gardens. A nice bit of acid and berry tones. LSU Tiger, Ronde de Bordeaux, and the Mt Etnas are several of the most appealing and productive fig varieties for short seasons. It’s always under ripe no matter if I pick it in September or October. LSU will release some new varieties of O'Rourke figs in the spring. It’s been a very finnicky fig for me for some reason. My source is the LSU Burden Center in Baton Rouge where I obtained cuttings at a Fig Field Day there in 2013. Eye is partially closed which resists rain well. Eye is partially closed wihich resists rain well. Author Topic: O'Rourke fig by LSU (Read 721 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. In zone 6 this fig will be marginal due to cold winters. ‘O'Rourke’ fig (Ficus carica L.) was developed by the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) to provide a productive tree of good-quality fruit, which ripens during the traditional fig harvesting period. That’s when Ed O’Rourke joined the LSU Department of Horticulture as a fruit breeder. O’Rourke Fig – LSU Variety! The eye is partially closed. This is the official O'Rourke released by LSU in 2007. This selection has previously been unofficially named and propagated as ‘Improved Celeste’; however, ‘Improved Celeste’ is … I know the seller is reliable. It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. ORourke is also self-pollinating. "I knew the trees were there. O'Rourke Fig Care. Its medium-sized fruits have brownish-maroon skins, tan pulp and an excellent flavor. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. Green Rd. They fill plates and people reach for them. This cultivar is named to honor Dr. Ed O'Rourke's (Professor) service to the fruit industry. O’Rourke is yet another excellent fig selection with the Southeastern-favorite Celeste in its parentage, and is widely regarded as one of the most valuable of any fig released by the LSU fig breeding program. It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. Early variety. One is called "The O'Rourke Fig." ‘O'Rourke’ is a common-type fig and the third cultivar released from the LAES fig breeding program that was initiated in the 1950s to develop cultivars for the gulf south region (O'Rourke et al., 2004). Champagne — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Golden Celeste. It's been a very finnicky fig for me for some reason. Very acclimated to the fluctuating weather of the South, does great in Virginia Beach. I will post what you will get. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. It is medium-sized and tan to brown, has a tan pulp and tapers slightly toward the stem end with a long neck. 2 Fig. It's always under ripe no matter if I pick it in September or October. It produces a flavorful yellow fig with light red to pink pulp. O’Rourke is a cross between a Celeste and a Capri fig from California. O'Rourke in 1960 and tested as L57-11-103. O’Rourke — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. The eye is partially closed. Copyright © 2021 Fig Database. His fig orchards fell in disrepair and were soon scheduled to be taken out. I love the color of and ribbing on this fig. Orders shipped within 2 weeks. Indeed, O'Rourke has a fig legacy. Shipment will include Nurserymans Certificate Permit. This variety produces medium dark green/maroon figs. 486 HORTSCIENCE VOL. ... LSU Gold Fig – NEW!! LSU O'Rourke: Unfortunately, this fig was knocked off too early by my young gardener helper and didn't get a chance to fully develop it's flavor. You may root in shoebox with 100% coco core. Winter protection and a warm, sunny site are always advised in zones 6-7 for figs. 1 pack of 4 LSU Dr. O'Rourke Fig Cuttings + waterproof labels . Suitable for humid conditions. I am cleaning out some cuttings and a few Plants from my Greenhouse also. a group of seedlings from a cross of ‘Celeste’ × ‘C1’. Louisiana licensed and inspected. LSU O'Rourke: Unfortunately, this fig was knocked off too early by my young gardener helper and didn't get a chance to fully develop it's flavor. The most popular fig variety grown in Louisiana is Celeste, which has been around for more than 100 years, Johnson said. (003) A small- to medium-sized purple fig with strawberry pulp. I am cleaning out some cuttings and a few Plants from my Greenhouse also. From LSU Ag: ‘O'Rourke’ fig (Ficus carica L.) was developed by the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) to provide a productive tree of good-quality fruit, which ripens during the traditional fig harvesting period. $ 25.00. O'Rourke's LSU Gold was released in 1995 and LSU Purple in 1990. I will post what you will get. This cultivar is named to honor Dr. Ed O'Rourke's (Professor) service to the fruit industry. LSU O’Rourke – Mountain Figs. This auction is for the ORourke tree pictured. ‘LSU Gold’ is the second fi g cultivar ( Ficus carica L.) released from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center fi g breeding program. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. Since the LSU fig varieties were bred for southern climates, they are among the most collected for dixie growers. The three newly released varieties are OÂRourke, Champagne, and Tiger. Because fig trees are easily propagated, the Celeste variety can be found almost anywhere in Louisiana. O’Rourke Fig was developed by the fig breeding program at the LSU Agricultural Center in 2007. While LSU had been doing some light work with fruit trees since the late 1800s, O’Rourke’s fig crossbreeding program – which spanned from 1956 to 1965 – was the first ambitious tree breeding effort undertaken by the university. Tree is guaranteed to be correct variety. The most recent LSU AgCenter fig varieties to be released are O’Rourke, medium-size, light brown fruit; Champagne, medium-size, yellow fruit; and Tiger, large, light brown fruit with a darker brown stripe. All Rights Reserved. The Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station conducted a fig-breeding program during the 1950s and early '60s to develop new varieties for Louisiana. Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available. The strain we offer came directly from the LSU gardens. I had not considered that I would need early ripening varieties because of my short growing season. It is medium-sized and tan to brown, has a tan pulp and tapers slightly toward the stem end with a long neck. Would thrive in warmer zones like 8-9. It is medium-size, tan to brown, has a tan pulp and tapers slightly toward the stem end with a long neck. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. ‘O’Rourke’, ‘Champagne’ and ‘Tiger’ Three new fig varieties from the LSU AgCenter Fig ( Ficus carica L.) breeding selections L57-11-103, L55-13-22 and L57-13-121; ‘O’Rourke’, ‘Champagne’ and ‘Tiger’ respectively, are releases from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center fig breeding program which was initiated in the It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. Elsewhere in the Southeast, Brown Turkey enjoys greater popularity. 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