– CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Different from our LSU Improved Celeste – O’Rourke have 5-7 loped leaves. It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. 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. LSU Tiger: Tiger can almost look like a… Bred by E.N. ... LSU Gold Fig – NEW!! We provide Figdatabase.com to you for information in the field of figs. 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. 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 . A nice bit of acid and berry tones. I love the color of and ribbing on this fig. The Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station conducted a fig-breeding program during the 1950s and early '60s to develop new varieties for Louisiana. I love the color of and ribbing on this fig. Tree is guaranteed to be correct variety. Very acclimated to the fluctuating weather of the South, does great in Virginia Beach. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. This selection has previously been unofficially named and propagated as ‘Improved Celeste’; however, ‘Improved Celeste’ is … Louisiana State University under the direction of Dr. Ed O'Rourke from the mid 1950s to the mid 1960s propagated new fig varieties. LSU O'Rourke is a productive brown sugar fig variety, the second earliest ripening LSU cultivar after Improved Celeste. The eye is partially closed. Hello Yatama,I obtained this fig in Parks Louisiana,this gentleman bought it from a former employee of LSU who worked with Dr.O'Rourke on the fig breeding program,he's recollection of this fig was that it was a very early fig and ripened in South Louisiana on mother's day and it was a favorite of LSU. A great tasting fig from the LSU breeding program, bred by Professor O’Rourke and selected for its quality. The eye is partially closed. This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. Fairly large figs, taste like sugared strawberries. O’Rourke — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. Thanks so much for all this feedback, everyone. ‘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). Elsewhere in the Southeast, Brown Turkey enjoys greater popularity. Eye is partially closed which resists rain well. (For trial in Zone 7.) Fixed Price . It is different from Improved Celeste. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest news and updates. The most popular fig variety grown in Louisiana is Celeste, which has been around for more than 100 years, Johnson said. Author Topic: O'Rourke fig by LSU (Read 721 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Due to its ability to thrive in the Louisiana climate, Celeste was selected as the primary female parentage for LSU bred fig varieties. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. "I knew the trees were there. Some big trees, progeny of O'Rourke's early work, were lost in Plaquemines Parish during Hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately in the early 1970's his fig program was discontinued. We are now shipping. ‘LSU Gold’ is the second fi g cultivar ( Ficus carica L.) released from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center fi g breeding program. Its medium-sized fruits have brownish-maroon skins, tan pulp and an excellent flavor. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. I will post what you will get. Shipment will include Nurseryman's Certificate Permit. 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 … This deciduous fig tree produces great tasting medium-sized brownish-maroon … LSU Gold, another LSU AgCenter release, became available in 2001. The current people at LSU are utterly clueless as to the LSU bred figs that Dr. O'Rourke himself gave to other fig lovers for them to study to aide in his research efforts. Sold Winning Bid: $ 10.50; 2 Bid(s) View Bid History ... 2 fresh thicker cuttings of LSU O'Rourke, will be selected from the photo. 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. In zone 6 this fig will be marginal due to cold winters. LSU O’Rourke – Mountain Figs. A nice bit of acid and berry tones. This tree is tolerant of salt and humidity, plus it’s deer resistant. This cultivar is named to honor Dr. Ed O'Rourke's (Professor) service to the fruit industry. The strain we offer came directly from the LSU gardens. Louisiana licensed and inspected. In the early 1960s, O'Rourke's fig research orchard at Hill Farm on the LSU campus was bulldozed to make way for sorority houses. They grow wherever sugar cane can grow." Champagne — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known It began back in the mid-1950’s, when Ed O’Rourke joined the LSU Department of Horticulture as a fruit breeder. The eye is partially closed. Shipment will include Nurserymans Certificate Permit. This cultivar is named to honor Dr. Ed O'Rourke's (Professor) service to the fruit industry. LSU O'Rourke 2 Nice Fig Cuttings, doesn't split ! I know the seller is reliable. What I did taste has great promise though. 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. There’s just something about this fig that just never wants to give me a fully ripened fig. The LSU figs come out of the Louisiana Fig Breeding program started in the 1950s that successfully produced superior figs for the Deep South. Auction for the LSU ORourke fig tree pictured in a 1 gallon pot. ‘C1’ is a designation given a caprifig obtained from the University of California at Riverside in ≈1950. 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. Zones 7-10. A fi g breeding program was initiated in the 1950s to develop cultivars for the gulf south region. They fill plates and people reach for them. That’s when Ed O’Rourke joined the LSU Department of Horticulture as a fruit breeder. My source is the LSU Burden Center in Baton Rouge where I obtained cuttings at a Fig Field Day there in 2013. 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. Eye is partially closed which resists rain well. 3024#3$ N, lat. Champagne — This new LSU fig is sometimes known as Golden Celeste. All Rights Reserved. Member name Wisner on OurFigs and Wisner1894 on eBay. ORourke is also self-pollinating. Suitable for humid conditions. The one on the right is a “Kadota” yellow-fruited fig of excellent quality. It’s been a very finnicky fig for me for some reason. Auction for the LSU ORourke fig tree pictured in a 1 gallon pot. Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available. Dan Gill Consumer Horticulture Specialist. 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. All Rights Reserved. What I did taste has great promise though. LSU will release some new varieties of O'Rourke figs in the spring. The fruit ripens five to seven days before Celeste and continues over a 15-day period. O’Rourke is a cross between a Celeste and a Capri fig from California. His fig orchards fell in disrepair and were soon scheduled to be taken out. The cross was made in 1956 and an individual plant selection made by E.N. The eye is partially closed. There's just something about this fig that just never wants to give me a fully ripened fig. 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. It's been a very finnicky fig for me for some reason. It is different from Improved Celeste. 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. Copyright © 2021 Fig Database. Copyright © 2020 Trees of Joy. Sweet and tasty reddish honey amber pulp. LSU Tiger, Ronde de Bordeaux, and the Mt Etnas are several of the most appealing and productive fig varieties for short seasons. comments powered by Disqus. 1 pack of 4 LSU Dr. O'Rourke Fig Cuttings + waterproof labels . This is the official ORourke released by LSU in 2007. The Tiger, Champagne and a namesake fig – the O’Rourke – became available to the public in 2007. I am cleaning out some cuttings and a few Plants from my Greenhouse also. Suitable for humid conditions. The flesh is pink to amber and is very sweet with excellent flavor. I'm now on the couch with my laptop reading about early ripening figs. It has a long neck with tan to light brown skin and the flesh is a reddish light tan. Dan Semper Fi-cus Comment. 2 Fig. Very nice sweet variety, was bread for a humid South, doesn't split. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. I will post what you will get. 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 LSU Jack Lily fig tree LOCAL PICK UP ONLY . The program ended in the mid-60s. I had not considered that I would need early ripening varieties because of my short growing season. Zones 8-9. Tree is guaranteed to be correct variety. Welcome to Fig Database! Champagne — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Golden Celeste. Beautiful outside and with intense flavor inside . The cross was made in 1956 and an individual plant selection made by E.N. (see link below) OÂRourke (Tested as … It seems like good bets for me might be LSU O'Rourke, LSU Improved Celeste, Pastiliere, and Dauphine. One is called "The O'Rourke Fig." All pictures may very due to the amount of cuttings that we have. The flesh is pink to amber and is very sweet with excellent flavor. The strain we offer came directly from the LSU gardens. It is a healthy tree started from a cutting in 2019. O’Rourke — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. O'Rourke fig by LSU « previous next » Print; Pages: [1] Go Down. 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. O’Rourke Fig was developed by the fig breeding program at the LSU Agricultural Center in 2007. Eye is partially closed wihich resists rain well. Adriatic JH Fig Atreano Fig Chiappetta Fig Desert King Fig Dottato Nero Fig ... LSU Gold Fig LSU Tiger Fig. LSU AgCenter – O’Rourke, Champagne & Tiger Figs – Three new fig varieties from the LSU AgCenter PDF; HortScience – LSU Tiger Fig PDF; External Links. LSU O’Rourke. 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. It is a healthy tree started from a cutting in 2019. "I always wanted to get a good purple fig and call it LSU Purple," O'Rourke said. It is medium-sized and tan to brown, has a tan pulp and tapers slightly toward the stem end with a long neck. ‘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 ‘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 … "It's gratifying," O'Rourke said. ‘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 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). Along with exceptional, unique and advanced features for its members to keep track of their fig collection. 30°24′3″ N, lat. 1 pack of 4 LSU Dr. O'Rourke Fig Cuttings + waterproof labels . The open eye of LSU Gold is typically filled Shipment will include Nurserymans Certificate Permit. During that time researchers, under the direction of Dr. Ed O'Rourke, made crosses and evaluated seedlings for adaptation. Green Rd. It's always under ripe no matter if I pick it in September or October. It is medium-size, tan to brown, has a tan pulp and tapers slightly toward the stem end with a long neck. "Three new fig varieties from the LSU AgCenter". The school-spirited LSU Purple fig was released in 1991, followed closely by the LSU Gold in 1995. O’Rourke Fig – LSU Variety! O'Rourke was selected from a group of seedlings from a cross of Celeste X C1. O’Rourke is a cross between a Celeste and a Capri fig from California. A great tasting fig from the LSU breeding program, bred by Professor O’Rourke and selected for its quality. Elsewhere in the Southeast, Brown Turkey enjoys greater popularity. 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. During this period (O’Rourke, 1992) crosses were made and seedlings evaluated for adaptation. This variety produces medium dark green/maroon figs. This cultivar is named to honor Dr. Ed O'Rourke's (Professor) service to the fruit industry. Orders shipped within 2 weeks. After a hiatus, in the 1990s, selected varieties were officially released to the public by LSU. Its stems are always purple. The most popular fig variety grown in Louisiana is Celeste, which has been around for more than 100 years, Johnson said. Louisiana licensed and inspected. There's just something about this fig that just never wants to give me a fully ripened fig. I am cleaning out some cuttings and a few Plants from my Greenhouse also. SKU: N/A Categories: Certified Organic Fig Trees For Sale, Deep South Trees and Plants, NEW ITEMS. Early variety. ‘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. Ben B. Seattle Garden & Fruit Adventures: The LSU O’Rourke Fig has been disappointing to me. It is a healthy tree started from a cutting in 2019. O’Rourke is a cross between a Celeste and a Capri fig from California. ‘C1’ is a designation given a caprifig obtained from the University of California at Riverside in ≈1950. Tree is guaranteed to be correct variety. O'Rourke in 1960 and tested as L57-11-103. $ 25.00. Have you asked him a question about it? O’Rourke Fig Tree. ‘O'Rourke’ was selected from a group of seedlings from a cross of ‘Celeste’ × ‘C1’. LSU O’Rourke Fig – NEW!! This is the official ORourke released by LSU in 2007. Of all the figs that came out of that prolific breeding program this is the one that received Dr. Ed O’Rourke… – CERTIFIED ORGANIC $ 24.99 – $ 74.99; LSU … 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. Until next year young fig. or Bags or just put them in clear cups and or pots. Because fig trees are easily propagated, the Celeste variety can be found almost anywhere in Louisiana. You may root in shoebox with 100% coco core . O'Rourke and released by Louisiana State University in 1991. A great tasting fig from the LSU breeding program, bred by Professor O’Rourke and selected for its quality. It produces a flavorful yellow fig with light red to pink pulp. You can taste the greenness of it still though. Winter protection and a warm, sunny site are always advised in zones 6-7 for figs. Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description. LSU O'Rourke fig tree LOCAL PICK UP ONLY . I spoke with Dr. O'Rourke in 2004, when he was 80 years of age. This is the real deal O’Rourke developed by Ed O’Rourke in 1960 and released through the LSU Agriculture Center fig program. 29°29′7″ N, lat. Because fig trees are easily propagated, the Celeste variety can be found almost anywhere in Louisiana. Fairly large figs, taste likesugared strawberries. Early variety. Indeed, O'Rourke has a fig legacy. Early variety. _____ I'll eat anything but a hotdog. It began back in the mid-1950’s, when Ed O’Rourke joined the LSU Department of Horticulture as a fruit breeder. ‘O'Rourke’ was evaluated in plantings at The Burden Center, Baton Rouge, LA (long. It is medium-sized and 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. Louisiana licensed and inspected. Member name Wisner on OurFigs and Wisner1894 on eBay. Needs protection. O’Rourke — A new LSU fig, is sometimes known as Improved Celeste. This is the official ORourke released by LSU in 2007. The strain we offer came directly from the LSU gardens. A customized, searchable database of edible fig varieties with advanced search, filtering, and ratings from and for fig collectors like yourself. The others are "Champagne" and "Tiger." The LSU AgCenter program has released three newly named selections from the old LSU fig breeding program initiated in the 1950s by Professor Ed OÂRourke. Shipment will include Nurserymans Certificate Permit. 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. O'Rourke at one time was one of three fig experts in the world, Standifer pointed out. First come first server,. a group of seedlings from a cross of ‘Celeste’ × ‘C1’. It’s a small fig at 13.1 grams, that has a celeste like shape. 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 in 1960 and tested as L57-11-103. I know two of the fig researchers who worked with Dr. O'Rourke at LSU during the fig breeding. It has a partially closed eye and 5-lobed leaves. Louisiana licensed and inspected. This tree is tolerant of salt and humidity, plus it’s deer resistant. LouisianaMojo. And I know some of the people to whom he gave his "selections" for further study. LSU Gold had its beginnings more than 40 years ago. Plant O'Rourke Fig in a full sun location in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 9. O’Rourke Fig was developed by the fig breeding program at the LSU Agricultural Center in 2007. Since the LSU fig varieties were bred for southern climates, they are among the most collected for dixie growers. Suitable for humid conditions. In the meantime, over decades, other LSU fig cultivars had been unofficially shared privately and spread by… 91°6'2″ W) and at the Citrus Research Station at Port Sulfur, LA (long. O'Rourke' is a productive brown sugar fig with fruit ripening earlier than most varieties. LSU Tiger is eye-catching for a dark fig, relatively bright and slightly striped, sizable, productive, sugar-berry flavor. This auction is for the ORourke tree pictured. Visit my blog for more info: http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com Please join my group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1063714656990437/ Sugar fig, tight eye, and good size. 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