San Daniele
Ficus carica ‘San Daniele’About
San Daniele is an Italian variety alleged to produce medium to large fruit with a rich berry flavour. Named after the town of San Daniele del Friuli in northeastern Italy, it is part of the broader tradition of Italian heritage figs prized for their flavour intensity and productivity. Details on this variety are limited in English-language sources — this is a first-year tree in the collection and notes will be updated as it matures.
Growing Notes
- First year in the collection — tree is establishing.
- Alleged to produce medium to large fruit with berry flavour.
- Italian origin — likely suited to zones 7–10 in-ground, or zone 6+ in containers.
- Growing notes and tasting impressions will be added after first harvest.
My Notes
This is a first year tree — super excited to try it out. Looking forward to seeing how it performs in a Chicago climate. Will update with tasting notes and growing observations once it produces.
Where to Find San Daniele
Mislabeled figs are the collector’s oldest problem, and you usually don’t find out until the tree finally fruits years later. I list my own cuttings on Figstead — a marketplace I built and run, because I had been on the buying end of that problem too many times. That is also why the bar to sell there is where it is: 150+ verified sales at a 98%+ positive feedback rating before a seller is approved, and accountability for true-to-type accuracy resting on the seller personally. I sell under the same standard I set.
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