Colonel Littman’s Black Cross
An exceptional fig variety.
Colonel Littman’s Black Cross Fig Variety Features
- A common fig type, which does NOT require caprification
- A member of the Black Madeira fig family
- A premium, highly-rated fig
- Some refer to CLBC as the “Black Madeira killer”
- Earlier than Black Madeira
- Resists FMV better than Black Madeira
- More productive than Black Madeira
- Small to tight ostiole
- Vigorous grower
- Exotic flavor, comparable to Black Madeira
CLBC is considered by some to be a member of the Black Madeira fig family, but is clearly different from others in the BM family. Due to its premium flavor, greater cold hardiness, resistance to FMV, split resistant, and earlier production, it is called by some the “Black Madeira killer”. The best way I can think of to describe CLBC: Imagine blending a Noire de Barbentane and a Black Madeira, and you come up with CLBC.
Colonel Littman’s Black Cross Fig Variety Photos
