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- Q.Fig Planting Requirements - Where should a fig tree be planted? I planted one in the backyard where it gets sun all the time. ...
- Q.Fig Tree Not Producing - We live in central Florida. My fig tree is about 1 1/2 yrs old. When will it start producing figs? ...
- Q.Why Does My Fig Tree Produce All Leaves And No Fruit? - I have had this tree for four years and only gotten 4 figs on it all before I repotted it. . ...
- Q.Figs Dropping - Had small figs (1/4) in size that turned black and dropped. They have had abundant yields in the past. The ...
- Q.Black Limbs On Fig Bushes - My fig bushes are very slow to put out leaves and some of the small limbs have turned black. What ...
- Q.Fig Tree Parasite - I have an old Fig tree that produces black figs. I have noticed there is something eating at the branches ...
- Q.Fig Tree Disease - My fig tree is beginning to bloom and tiny greenery is appearing on the branches, but I still have the ...
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Anonymous on
April 18, 2011Q.Fig Planting Requirements
Where should a fig tree be planted? I planted one in the backyard where it gets sun all the time. In four years it is still not growing, yet still living. Should it be moved? What else should I be doing for it?
Answered by
Nikki on
April 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.If you do not have a good planting area at the moment, you can simply grow the tree in a container for now, where you can easily move it to a more suitable location for overwinter protection. Fig trees require a sunny location, so wherever you get the most sunlight, I would suggest placing it. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
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- Asked by
Trish on
April 27, 2011Q.Fig Tree Not Producing
We live in central Florida. My fig tree is about 1 1/2 yrs old. When will it start producing figs? Does it need another fig tree to pollinate?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 28, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You do not need another fig in order for this tree to bear fruit. There are actually various reasons, as to why the tree may not be producing, and pinpointing the cause is the only way to fix the issue, though age is probably the most reasonable explanation in your case. This article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htm
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May 1, 2011Q.why does my fig tree produce all leaves and no fruit?
I have had this tree for four years and only gotten 4 figs on it all before I repotted it. . . after repotting no fruit at all.
- Answered by
Heather on
May 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is just now getting old enough to produce fruit. It takes 3-6 years for a fig tree to be mature enough to produce fruit and even then, the first year or so of fruit production will be light.
Another possibility is that the soil has too much nitrogen or too little phosphorous. Add some bone meal to the soil to counter this.
It may also be that late frost is killing the fruit while it is still small.
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Anonymous on
May 2, 2011Q.Figs Dropping
Had small figs (1/4) in size that turned black and dropped. They have had abundant yields in the past. The tree does not show blight or other problems. It is growing close to a creek, so water should not be an issue. Any suggestions?
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Nikki on
May 2, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It may be a phosphorus issue or possibly calcium. Both of these are necessary to grow fruit and the tree will abort the fruit if these are lacking. Have the soil tested and add some phosphorus and calcium to the soil.
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Anonymous on
May 2, 2011Q.Black Limbs on Fig Bushes
My fig bushes are very slow to put out leaves and some of the small limbs have turned black. What can I do about this? Should I just cut off all the black areas?
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Nikki on
May 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like your fig has sooty mold. This is normally caused by pests, so getting rid of the pests is key to treating the fungus. I would recommend treating the fig with neem oil, as this will take care of the pests as well as the fungus. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
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May 3, 2011Q.Fig Tree Parasite
I have an old Fig tree that produces black figs. I have noticed there is something eating at the branches and trunk of the tree, cause I can see a ''sawdust-like' appearance eating at the tree. What can I do to prevent this? Apparently, I have been told that the tree will die if I do not treat it. I have sprayed a fruit tree insecticide to the tree's branches. I see that the affected areas have now started ''weeping''. Can you give advice, please?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is a wood borer of some kind, but it is hard to say what kind as there are several that can attack figs and you can only identify it if you see it. This article covers several kinds of borers and recommended treatments:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm
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May 3, 2011Q.Fig Tree Disease
My fig tree is beginning to bloom and tiny greenery is appearing on the branches, but I still have the black spots on the end of each branch that we pruned in January. Can you tell me what these spots represent and if the tree needs to be treated, and with what?
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Nikki on
May 4, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The fig may be affected by sooty mold, which previous pruning of the tree did not eradicate. Oftentimes, this fungus is caused by pests. Try treating the tree with neem oil, which should take care of both the pest problem as well as the fungus.
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