Container Fig Tree Producing Lots Of Leaves

This is my 3rd year with a container Chicago Hardy fig tree. It is growing like wildfire this summer! I did prune it as instructed at end of season last year. If I have too many leaves, will that keep my fig production lower? Should I ever do trimming during the summer? (Cleveland, OH area)

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/14/2023 @ 11:58 am

No, too many fig leaves will not directly affect fruit production. Fig trees require a certain number of leaves to carry out photosynthesis and produce energy for fruit development. However, excessive foliage can lead to reduced sunlight penetration, which may affect fruit ripening and quality. It is important to maintain a balance between leaf growth and fruit production for optimal results. Any trimming that DOES happen will be in mid to late summer AFTER fruit has ripened.

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