Fig Tree

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by Midgy33, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. Midgy33

    Midgy33 Member

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    Since my grandfather passed, my fig tree has not been cared for. It is robust in leaves and it seems healthy, but has not produced figs since. Yesterday I finally cut it back because it was growing outward instead of up.

    Is there a proper way to get my fruit to grow again?
     
    Midgy33, Jul 7, 2009
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  2. Weedbender

    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Can you post a picture and give the size, age, variety, where it's growing ?
     
    Weedbender, Jul 7, 2009
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  3. Midgy33

    Midgy33 Member

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    I can do that if I figure out how to post a pic...it's between 15 and 20 yrs. old. I have it growing up against the house in plentiful sunlight. I will post a pic tomorrow. Instead of growing upward, it grew outward and spread so I trimmed it back.
     
    Midgy33, Jul 7, 2009
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  4. Gardenlover

    Gardenlover Active Member

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    You live in New York?
    How do you care for it in the winter....I believe you are a zone 6b. Figs grow in zone 8 and upwards. Please post some pics.
     
    Gardenlover, Jul 12, 2009
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  5. Hazboom

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    Gardenlover:

    Some fig trees even grown in Z5b! You just need to cover the tree during winter or bring it inside
     
    Hazboom, Jul 25, 2009
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