fig trees

I have a fig tree that produces lots of foliage each year but begins to lose it in autumn. In eight years it has not produced a single fig, just leaves and new growth. Any suggestions?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/07/2019 @ 10:25 pm

It is normal for a fig tree to begin to lose leaves and go dormant as the daylight hours shorten and the night temperatures drop in autumn.

Regarding the lack of fruit production, there are some possible factors outlined in this article:

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Also, evaluate your pruning practices with the help of this article:

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