should fig bushes die back every winter

Our fig bushes die back every winter. They start fresh from the ground every spring. Is this normal?

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#1 Comment By shelley On 05/05/2015 @ 10:17 pm

That is normal for an unprotected fig tree in colder climates in the winter time. However, it is not ideal if you are looking to actually reap a fig harvest. There are things you can try to get your fig tree to successfully overwinter, which are discussed in the following article:

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For more information on the care of fig trees, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm ^[2]

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