Malta Black 5 gal 2nd year tree, own roots - very early shade tolerant amazing!

Very hardy, healthy, productive, shade tolerant and early ripening, Malta Black is a superb fig for all growers. This variety seems to have originated from Belleclare, it is variety #35 so it is sometimes known as Malta Black 35. According to Belleclare, Malta Black is a grandparent of Celeste, but does not seem to have issues with fruit drop. According to Gorgi, when Chris DiPaolo retired from Belleclare, Malta Black was one of the few trees he kept for himself because he liked it so much. Excellent, sweet berry flavored fruits ripening in August (70 days). Medium sized. Belleclare reports it as having 2 crops. It has thick skin and a tight eye, helping with resist rain and humidity. It should be able to ripen fruits in part shade. My original tree was sourced from a well known and highly rated Figbid seller. One of Ross Raddi's favorites!

It is a common fig. I assume all my trees have been exposed to FMV, even the ones that don’t exhibit any signs. If this is a concern, please do not bid on my items.  Local pickup in Pasadena CA only. Save on shipping and tax! PayPal or cash upon pickup preferred.