Q.Thoughts About Moving A 30 Year Old Fig Tree Out Of State….
my wife’s father passes earlier this year, and his widow is planning on removing his beloved fig tree. i would love nothing more than to take this tree home to live with us. i have plenty of space in my yard for it, and what it would mean to my wife is priceless.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Likely, a fig of that age will endure too much stress in the moving process. If the area that you plant to take it too has a different climate, then it will have an even harder time trying to adjust. Likely, this will not be a good option for the tree, due to the age. This article will help, should you decide to move the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/moving-mature-trees.htm
You could take a cutting and root it to plant in your own yard, however! These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/natural-rooting-methods.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/honey-root-hormone.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/root-stimulating-hormone.htm
