Cherry Bourbon Fig is a California-origin variety with a fascinating recent history, reclassified just this season from its previous designation as Bourbon Unknown. This self-fertile common fig produces two distinctly different fig types, each with its own unique taste profile, making it a genuinely unusual addition to any fig collection. The fruit reaches medium to large size and thrives in full sun, developing the characteristic open eye and mild seed crunch that define the variety. Its ability to fruit in any season under suitable conditions makes it a reliable producer for gardeners willing to discover its dual personalities.
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Grown from the Lee Ann Sacred Origin collection in California, Cherry Bourbon stands apart for producing two notably different fig types on the same tree, each with distinct flavor characteristics. The recent botanical reclassification reflects growing interest in this variety's unique capabilities. It's a self-fertile common fig that produces reliably across seasons whenever growing conditions cooperate, with the distinctive mild seed crunch and open eye that collectors seek.
As an edible fig, Cherry Bourbon can be enjoyed fresh off the tree or used in any culinary application suited to figs. The dual fig types suggest versatility across different ripening periods and uses, though the specific applications for each type would benefit from grower experience.
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Harvest Cherry Bourbon figs when they reach full size and the skin color deepens, indicating ripeness. The fruit should yield slightly to gentle pressure. With this variety producing two different fig types, learn to recognize the visual and textural cues of each type separately, as they may ripen at different times or have distinct appearance characteristics. Pick figs by gently twisting and pulling from the branch, or cut with pruning shears if the stem resists.
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“Cherry Bourbon emerged from the Lee Ann Sacred Origin collection in California, where it was originally identified as Bourbon Unknown among naturally occurring seedlings and heritage varieties on the grounds. The variety has only recently been formally reclassified and renamed Cherry Bourbon, reflecting increased botanical focus on the collection's unknown specimens. This reclassification represents the ongoing work of fig enthusiasts and collectors to properly identify and document California's diverse fig heritage.”