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bcbc123

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Posted 1401254561	Reply with quote #1

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?

cis4elk

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Posted 1401257566	Reply with quote #2

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. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

jdsfrance

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Posted 1401282448	Reply with quote #3

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 ? __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

javajunkie

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Posted 1401286254	Reply with quote #4

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. __________________ Tami SE Texas

willwall

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Posted 1401293176	Reply with quote #5

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.

hoosierbanana

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Posts: 2,186

Posted 1401304558	Reply with quote #6

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. __________________ 7a, DE

bcbc123

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Posted 1401316418	Reply with quote #7

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

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