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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 1, 2017
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    Most of these, with the exception of the fig, are somewhat cold-hardy. If they are still young, then I would always recommend keeping them in optimum growing conditions for the first year. The one I would be worried about is the fig. They don't appear to tolerate temps below 20 degrees F if you ever want fruit from it.

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    BushDoctor on
    November 3, 2017
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    There are many factors that can cause this particular issue. This article will give you some helpful information on preventing this issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-drop.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 6, 2017
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    There are a few things that you can do to help prevent the issue in the future, and more than likely kill the pest inside, if his nest isn't too well established. Neem oil, Garlic oil, and rosemary oil are very good insecticides.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-borer-treatment.htm

    This link will take you to a collection of articles on making your own pesticides: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 12, 2017
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    Pruning can be an effective way to increase fruit production of a fig tree:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm
    http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/2016/08/don%E2%80%99t-be-fooled-figs-grow-fine-western-oregon

    I think your idea of unwrapping the tree and pruning it in winter is best. Then if necessary you can wrap it again. That might be a lot of work, but pruning is not needed every year and can be done only when required, so maybe it is doable.

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    BushDoctor on
    November 13, 2017
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    This will suffice in most cases. This article will give you information on how to winter them properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-winter-wrapping.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 16, 2017
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    This depends on if you have old wood (hardwood) or new wood (softwood) cuttings. The care of these will be slightly different. If you can provide pictures of what you have so far, then I can better help you. Until then, here is an article that can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-propagation.htm

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    wykafox on
    November 16, 2017
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    I have new cutting from I guess soft wood ( no thicker than my pinkie finger) Tree the cuttings come from is only 8 ft tall about 5-6 years old. There are buds on each stem end which the tree gets prior to hibernation period

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 16, 2017
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    Yes, many trees do lose some or all their leaves when they are brought in for the winter. Figs are deciduous, so they would be losing their leaves outdoors as well. Giving the fig as much light as possible will help it keep its leaves longer, but in any case it will produce new leaves in the spring. Also, cut down on watering since it will be using less water as it winds down for the season.

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