Leaves dropping on my 20 yr. old fig tree.

Question

My fig tree is 20yrs old early frost got the first new leaves it came back out we now have had a lot o rain and the fig trees leaves are spotted and falling off. What is causing this and will it hurt the tree?

Answer 1

excess moisture or poorly draining soil can stress the tree. Leaf drop can be a result of the stress. Leaf spots can also be due to bacteria or fungus issues.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm