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- Q.Yellowing Of Fig Tree Leaves - I propagate fig trees from cuttings in my home during the winter months. On one of my plants (from this ...
- Q.Freezing - Should you cover new leaves/bud growth in the spring if you know you are going to get frost? This is ...
- Q.Establish Fig Tree – Transplanting - We bought six months ago and we have a fig tree which was planted too close to the house. As we ...
- Q.Can We Prune Fig Tree In April - I could not prune my fig tree in winter. Can we do it now in April? The growth of leaves ...
- Q.Scale On Fig Trees - What will kill scale on a fig tree about 3-4 feet tall. Is cooking oil effective and will it harm ...
- Q.Fig Tree Foliage - My big yellow fig produces lots of fruit but doesn't have much foliage. I held off on fertilizing this spring ...
- Q.Protection Of Fig Tree - We have a fig tree that is laden with ripening figs. We need to know how to protect it from ...
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April 6, 2011Q.Yellowing of Fig Tree Leaves
I propagate fig trees from cuttings in my home during the winter months. On one of my plants (from this year's cutting), the lower leaves started turning yellow and I already have two lower leaves completely yellow. Can somebody tell me why? What can be the problem?
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Nikki on
April 7, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It could be too much water or nitrogen fertilizer. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-with-yellow-leaves.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 8, 2011Q.Freezing
Should you cover new leaves/bud growth in the spring if you know you are going to get frost? This is concerning a fig tree.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 9, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You can cover it with a sheet. This article will help as well:
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April 9, 2011Q.Establish Fig Tree – Transplanting
We bought six months ago and we have a fig tree which was planted too close to the house. As we want to put in a new deck, this tree will either have to be removed or, if feasible, transplanted. We pruned this tree in the fall. The base of the tree is about a 5" diameter and about 12 feet tall.
- Answered by
Heather on
April 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.For a tree that size, you would need to have it professionally transplanted. There are companies that do this, but they tend to be expensive.
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April 13, 2011Q.Can We Prune Fig Tree in April
I could not prune my fig tree in winter. Can we do it now in April? The growth of leaves and fruit has already started. But there a few branches which need to be cut for proper air circulation and sunlight.
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Nikki on
April 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I would not prune it after leaves have appeared. It makes it more susceptible to disease if it is pruned after it comes out of dormancy.
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April 14, 2011Q.Scale on Fig Trees
What will kill scale on a fig tree about 3-4 feet tall. Is cooking oil effective and will it harm a tree?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Cooking oil may work. It works by suffocating the scale bugs. I would recommend neem oil personally. It is very effective and safe for beneficial bugs as well as for humans and pets. Here is some information that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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April 18, 2011Q.Fig Tree Foliage
My big yellow fig produces lots of fruit but doesn't have much foliage. I held off on fertilizing this spring in hopes it would get more leaves. It didn't help. Lots of figs that the birds can really see. What can be the problem.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It might be low on nitrogen. Nitrogen will help it grow more leaves, but be warned that more nitrogen will most likely result in fewer fruits.
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April 18, 2011Q.Protection of Fig Tree
We have a fig tree that is laden with ripening figs. We need to know how to protect it from birds at an inexpensive cost.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htmWas this answer useful?00
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