I am new to this forum and I have a problem with my figs. I bought two negronnes figs three years ago and planted them in the ground. Now, one is two times taller than the other. The other tree did not bear a single breba this year while the taller one produced 15. The leaves of the short figs looks yellowish and it only grows a few centimeters a year. It hardy changed in three years but not diebacks though. They are planted exactly the same way and receives the same amount of sun light. Should I just dig the unproductive fig out of the ground and pot it to see if it helps?

Hmm, that is a tough one.
If it isn't productive and not really growing 3 years later, I would dig it up and replace it with a new tree. Maybe it has some some sort of insect affliction or disease. You never know, it's possible there is something in the ground at that one location affecting the tree. Either way, if you dig it up you may discover something; and if you plant a new tree and it grows normal...bingo, your ahead of the game. 3 years does seem to be the magical fig tree number around here, meaning if you don't like what your tree is making or doing after 3 years, you get rid of it.

Some pictures are always helpful though.

Hi bcbc,
I would move that smaller tree to a new place and fertilize her the hell  - she grows or dies .
You could check for "underground" rodent damage or problem with too shadowy spot .
Do you fertilize and water ? Both, the same ?

You've gotten good advice. I also would dig it up and see what's going on. If the roots look fine, try it in a pot this year and fertilize the heck out of it. On my trees that show FMV I at least double fertilize and it seems to help.

I noticed you are in Vancouver, BC. For the best result, I suggest you get a desert king. It's the most reliable and productive variety here.

Check the soil ph, check that there is not a carbon heavy material in the soil there (wood chips, straw, etc.), and compare the soil drainage with the healthy one.

Thanks for all your replies!
I will dig it up and pot the fig and add lots of fertilizers to see if it helps.