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- Q.Fig Tree In Flower Bed We Did Not Plant. Is Common? Also Has Second Type Of Leaves. - We did not plant this tree. Leaves are like fig tree plus has another kind of leaf on same plant/tree. ...
- Q.What’s Wrong With My Fig Tree? - The leaves on my young (10 ft. tall) fig tree started to curl and droop. Then large brown blotches began ...
- Q.Fig Tree Winterization But Leaves Are Still On? - Hello! We live in NJ and our fig tree has still all leaves on and fruits and no signs of ...
- Q.What Is The White Center In Fig Tree Trunks Or Stems? - I have some thick fig stems that I've been using for carving and I've noticed a soft white center through ...
- Q.Advice Regarding A Fig Cutting - I took cuttings from my fig tree a month or so ago. I see new growth and roots that are ...
- Q.Fig Trees, Transplanting To Larger Containers & Pruning Questions. - I have 2 Black Mission Figs and 1 Brown Turkey Fig. They are planted in containers and this is the ...
- Q.Help For Fig Tree In Southern Arizona - Leaves dark on edges and many falling off. New home owners, don’t know how old it is. Fertilizer type? How ...
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October 30, 2021Q.Fig Tree In Flower Bed We Did Not Plant. Is Common? Also Has Second Type Of Leaves.
We did not plant this tree. Leaves are like fig tree plus has another kind of leaf on same plant/tree. How does a fig tree just show up in flower bed?
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GKH_Susan on
November 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Volunteer trees come up everywhere. Birds or wind can carry seeds and drop them. You may have a neighbor with a fig tree. You are on the edge of its hardiness zone so it may not survive a harsh winter.
Having different shaped leaves is normal for some trees, including fig trees.
If you want to keep it, either move it to a container that you can overwinter in shelter or wrap and mulch it well for winter.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htm
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Anonymous on
November 4, 2021Q.What’s Wrong With My Fig Tree?
The leaves on my young (10 ft. tall) fig tree started to curl and droop. Then large brown blotches began to appear on the leaves. Now leaves and immature figs have started to drop. These symptoms don't seem to match up with common fig disease descriptions.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 7, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It could be fig anthracnose. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/treating-fig-anthracnose.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm
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celli.k on
November 12, 2021
07052Q.Fig Tree Winterization But Leaves Are Still On?
Hello! We live in NJ and our fig tree has still all leaves on and fruits and no signs of fall or coming off leaves. I read though in your article: You can implement your fig tree winter protection after the fig tree has lost all of its leaves in the fall. Shall we continue to wait? But it is 11/12 today and our frost date is 11/15. I know it can stand some frost, so we really wait for the leaves to come off? But what if a day comes with more than -3C and leaves are still there? Thank you for your guidance. Regards Melanie
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GKH_Susan on
November 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can wait till the first frost and see if the leaves drop. The trees need to be wrapped before severe weather arrives, so watch the forecasts. Cutting back on water will steer it toward dormancy. You can harvest the fruit if it has begun to soften. The article below for New Jersey says to prune the tree before wrapping for the winter. After pruning, remove any leaves/fruit that remain before wrapping. Here is more:
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November 27, 2021Q.What Is The White Center In Fig Tree Trunks Or Stems?
I have some thick fig stems that I've been using for carving and I've noticed a soft white center through all of them, it feels almost like a fungus, I'm just curious as to what this actually is??
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The inside of the fig stems has a milky latex that when dry becomes soft.
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December 14, 2021Q.Advice Regarding A Fig Cutting
I took cuttings from my fig tree a month or so ago. I see new growth and roots that are actually appearing on the cuttings above the soil line. Can I back fill to bring those roots underneath the soil?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 15, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can ignore those above-soil roots and they will dry up and fall off. You should have roots growing below the soil, as well. It is not usually advisable to add soil above an existing grade because it can cause stem rot.
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January 7, 2022Q.Fig Trees, Transplanting To Larger Containers & Pruning Questions.
I have 2 Black Mission Figs and 1 Brown Turkey Fig. They are planted in containers and this is the second winter since I planted them in pots. I think it is time to transplant to a bigger pot. How do I know for sure that they need a bigger pot and if I need to do any pruning if, and when I do transplant them. I do know that it is always best to transplant when plant is dormant. Do Fig trees form a tap root?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Usually if a plant is potbound, when you water the water goes quickly through to the drainage holes. You can also tip the container over and see if there are roots coming out of the container. Sometimes you will see fine roots showing at the top of the soil. When you move up in pot size, only go up one or two sizes or you risk overwatering.
Figs are shallow rooted. I didn't see anything in my research that indicated they have a tap root.
Here are some articles on figs that I think will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/potted-fig-tree-pruning.htm
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/figs
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/fruit/Figs/figs.html
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January 17, 2022Q.Help For Fig Tree In Southern Arizona
Leaves dark on edges and many falling off. New home owners, don’t know how old it is. Fertilizer type? How often? Compost around roots? Really want to revive this tree.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The dark edges on leaves could be drought stress. Try regular watering. Here are some articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/treating-fig-anthracnose.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fertilizing-fig-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/water-requirements-for-fig-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/different-types-of-fig-trees.htm
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