Sacred Origin is the name adopted by Lee Ann, a widely respected figure hunter and variety discoverer within the fig-collecting community. Before she became known as Sacred Origin, she operated under the name “The Fig Hunter,” a title that reflected her passion for seeking out unique and undiscovered fig cultivars growing wild or feral across California. Her early work involved exploring remote areas, often post-wildfire zones or abandoned properties, in search of resilient fig trees with exceptional flavor and survival traits. The transition from “The Fig Hunter” to “Sacred Origin” marked a philosophical shift in how Lee Ann viewed her mission. The new name reflects her belief in the deeper value and mystery behind each fig variety — that every tree has a story, a lineage, and a place of origin worth preserving. "Sacred Origin" evokes reverence for nature and hints at her view that these fig discoveries are more than just fruit—they are living heirlooms of the land. Under the Sacred Origin label, she introduced several standout varieties to the community. These include Carr Fire, a fig that survived a devastating California wildfire and produces uniquely berry-forward fruit with excellent rain resistance; Edith’s Raspberry Jam, celebrated for its intense raspberry notes; and Bubble Gum, known for its sweet candy-like flavor and attractive appearance. She is also known for rigorous trialing, noting performance across seasons before releasing cuttings for sale. Her fig selections are often favored for their complex flavors, rain resistance, and resilience, especially in humid or challenging climates. Though she does not patent or trademark her varieties, the “Sacred Origin” name has become synonymous with authenticity, quality, and ethical variety sharing within the collector community. Many growers view her contributions as valuable not just for the fruit, but for the stories and effort that accompany each discovery. Her role has inspired a new generation of fig enthusiasts to explore, document, and appreciate wild or forgotten fig trees with the same level of respect and curiosity she has brought to the field.

Salt Burn refers to tissue injury caused by excess soluble salts.. . Salt Burn is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Salt tolerance is a plant’s ability to grow when salts are present in soil, irrigation water, fertilizer, or potting media. Excess salts can interfere with water uptake and damage roots. Figs have some tolerance compared with very sensitive plants, but container figs can still suffer from fertilizer salts or poor-quality water. Periodic leaching, good drainage, and avoiding over-fertilization help prevent salt stress.

San Pedro figs are a fig type that can produce a breba crop without pollination, while the main crop typically requires pollination to persist and ripen. This makes their performance strongly dependent on crop and region. In areas without fig wasps, a San Pedro variety may still be useful for brebas but may drop much of its main crop. Growers should evaluate both crops separately before deciding whether a San Pedro fig fits their climate.

Sanitation refers to removal of diseased, infested, or fallen plant material.. . Sanitation is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Sanitation Dip means a disinfecting dip used to reduce contamination risk in practical plant language.. . Sanitation Dip is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Sanitation Pruning means removing diseased, dead, or contaminated plant material in practical plant language.. . Sanitation Pruning is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

In horticulture, Sap Flow describes movement of sap through plant tissues.. . Sap Flow is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Scaffold Branch refers to a main structural branch of a trained tree.. . For Scaffold Branch, position on the tree matters: low growth, terminal growth, old wood, and new shoots can lead to different pruning, training, and fruiting decisions.

Scaffold Renewal is a term used for replacing old structural branches with younger ones.. . For Scaffold Renewal, position on the tree matters: low growth, terminal growth, old wood, and new shoots can lead to different pruning, training, and fruiting decisions.

Scale Insect means a sap-feeding insect protected by a waxy or shell-like covering in practical plant language. Related glossary ideas include integrated pest management.. . Scale Insect is most useful when it is tied to the exact plant part, season, cultivar, and growing conditions being described.

Scion Storage means holding graft wood before use in practical plant language.

Scion Storage is especially relevant to fig propagation. Growers use the term when judging whether plant material is forming healthy roots, joining properly, or staying vigorous enough to become a stable young tree.

Scionwood is a term used for wood collected for grafting as the desired cultivar. For pruning, grafting, and variety notes, Scionwood should be recorded with its position on the shoot so the observation can be connected to buds, fruiting sites, dieback, or new growth.

For Scionwood, record where it occurs on the shoot or trunk; that position can affect pruning decisions, regrowth after winter injury, grafting, and fruiting wood.

In horticulture, Seed Crunch Development describes formation of crunchy seed texture after achene development.. . When describing Seed Crunch Development, use fruit at a known ripeness stage and note whether it is breba or main crop, since weather, pollination, and harvest timing can change the observation.

Seed Parent is a term used for the plant that produces the seed in a cross.. . When describing Seed Parent, use fruit at a known ripeness stage and note whether it is breba or main crop, since weather, pollination, and harvest timing can change the observation.

In horticulture, Seed Set describes successful development of seeds after fertilization.. . When describing Seed Set, use fruit at a known ripeness stage and note whether it is breba or main crop, since weather, pollination, and harvest timing can change the observation.