Thanks to everyone for the congrats. I think I have just been really lucky with this one.
Emegar: I previously posted a picture of this tree. I think this link will get you to it:
http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=3129.msg44634#msg44634Warren, I was wondering if two trees were needed for fruit production. I was thinking that Whitman only had one, but on further consideration, I think there were two trees - only one had fruit at the time. In any case, you are in a better position to remember, having been there more often.
Adam, I would be happy to give you or others cuttings/scions. This tree grows very well and has lots of branches and I usually have to trim it back. It would be fun to be able to let it grow big, but not in zone 9. I think spring would be best. It has several flushes each year. I don't know what the species is. I have written down that it was G. madruno, but several members of the forum have called it something else.
Thanks all for sharing my joy.
Erica