Pruning my fig today and she was a MESS. I moved here a little over a year ago and the tree was a neglected bush. I sawed and sawed until I got too tired and called it a day. I'll probably finish up on Sunday.

Fig leaves were badly infected with fig rust this year, so purchase at your own risk. Also ants love this tree and her fruit.

Pictures of the fruit and leaves so people interested in cuttings might identify whatever this type is. The fruit tastes (to me) like a mixture of apple and strawberry. My fig loving friends (I'm sort of moderate on the taste) tell me that the fruit tastes amazing. Has a thicker, leathery skin. I personally don't eat it but I have a friend that eats them whole. I made some delicious fig pie with the ripe ones and it tasted like an apple pie but not as sweet. Very delicious and many compliments.

I know thats nit a garbage can full of cuttings ?

Yes'm. I told you this in the private message but so everyone else knows too: My fig tree was really sick with fig rust this year and it allowed most of my figs to get sunburned. I don't think anyone would want to risk getting a sick tree.

Also it's the green bin meant for plant matter. It will probably be turned into mulch or fertilizer. Not super sure where it goes.

Thanks for the info. Looks,so much better than a turkey. !!! :)

Yeah I'm not totally confident since my internet searches haven't provided much help. These branches are growing from a thick trunk where someone cut the tree down. Not that easy to get rid of a fig I guess. The tree must have been pretty tall at one point. Right now it's about 7-8 feet

Pruning is tough work!

I thought you were doing root-pruning potted figs. Now that is a real tough work !!!!!

Amber you should post pics of the leavesand fruit from your old post. nay get more veiws and get more Opinion s. Just dont look like a turkey to me but cery well could be.

Hi ambermsam,
You're not expecting figs for next year, or ? Are you getting rid of the tree ?

I would have left 5 trunks and trim them around 2' or ' above the lowest available limb, to still get some figs next year from those uncut limbs.
For the cuttings, if you bleach them, I don't see a problem. But ok, sometimes throwing away is the quickest fix, and when you're in a rush, that is the best option !
If the tree was mine, I would try to root 3 or 4, just for the fun of it (cut and trash the leaves). After all those would be inexpensive cuttings for yourself.

Figs are tough plants.
In general assuming you want the tree to grow healthy and strong you should keep the pruning to 1/3 or less of the tree per year.
Also after dormancy and after the leaves have fallen off may be easier on the tree before doing a chop job like that.

It is critical that clear away any fallen leaves since the rust will survive the winter and infect the tree again next year. You can also spray with a copper fungicide to help with the rust.

Fig rust only affects the leaves. If it's a good fig I'll take some cuttings.  PM me your terms  :)  I'd like older 1st year wood and second year wood  :)

[QUOTE=jdsfrance]Hi ambermsam,
You're not expecting figs for next year, or ? Are you getting rid of the tree ?

I would have left 5 trunks and trim them around 2' or ' above the lowest available limb, to still get some figs next year from those uncut limbs.
For the cuttings, if you bleach them, I don't see a problem. But ok, sometimes throwing away is the quickest fix, and when you're in a rush, that is the best option !
If the tree was mine, I would try to root 3 or 4, just for the fun of it (cut and trash the leaves). After all those would be inexpensive cuttings for yourself.

[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure what you mean about what you would have done with your own tree. I tried looking up as much as I could on the internet but it wasn't very helpful so I just did my best. I don't really care if it doesn't give me fruit next year (but I'm not sure why it wouldn't?) as long as the leaves come in healthy. Also my yard is a moderate size but I definitely don't want another big fig tree, I have planting box plans for flowers and veggies. Maybe a little citrus tree.

[QUOTE=lifigs]It is critical that clear away any fallen leaves since the rust will survive the winter and infect the tree again next year. You can also spray with a copper fungicide to help with the rust.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for the tips!

[QUOTE=figpig_66]Amber you should post pics of the leavesand fruit from your old post. nay get more veiws and get more Opinion s. Just dont look like a turkey to me but cery well could be. [/QUOTE]

Alrighty. Done

[QUOTE=pino]Figs are tough plants.
In general assuming you want the tree to grow healthy and strong you should keep the pruning to 1/3 or less of the tree per year.
Also after dormancy and after the leaves have fallen off may be easier on the tree before doing a chop job like that.[/QUOTE]

Crap. I should have asked the forum to explain pruning to me. There are like, 3 videos on the internet about the subject and I thought I was doing the right thing. I've never pruned anything in my life. But maybe that was obvious once you saw my "chop job" :(

[QUOTE=rcantor]Fig rust only affects the leaves. If it's a good fig I'll take some cuttings.  PM me your terms  :)  I'd like older 1st year wood and second year wood  :)[/QUOTE]

Sent you a message.

No need to worry.
Figs are very resilient, besides you can't glue the branches back on..LOL

Yes I'm hoping she'll be okay since it's obvious that someone cut her to the stump at one point.

For anyone who wants cuttings:

I'm happy to send you some but I'm 1. Not sure where to cut for viable cuttings and 2. Not sure the best way to ship them and 3. Only ask that you pay for shipping via PayPal

If anyone could send me helpful links so I can learn how to best get them to you, I would be grateful. I'm in Northern California zone 10a and have no idea how she'll do in other zones.

-Amber

So with a little help from another member, I made these cuttings. Are these the sort that people want? If not what should I do differently (I have TONS of wood so can scrap these and make new ones.

Yes Amber, that's perfect .
Vito

Thanks for your help, Vito!

[QUOTE=vito12831]Yes Amber, that's perfect .
Vito[/QUOTE]

How much for a set? And does anyone have any guesses as to what variety this might be?

[QUOTE=ross]How much for a set? And does anyone have any guesses as to what variety this might be?[/QUOTE]

How many in a set? I only want the interested parties to pay for shipping via my paypal. It looks like it will be easiest for me to send via a USPS flat rate padded envelope with 1 day express shipping. $19.99

I assume 1 day shipping is best since it is alive? How much do cuttings gs usually go for? Since the shipping is sort of expensive, I will send as many as are worth the shipping price.

Most people use flat rate. Usually runs around 5.70 or so. Takes a few days which is fine for cuttings. Goodluck!

Also do you have additional leaf photos. Especially the dominant pattern.

[QUOTE=brianm]Also do you have additional leaf photos. Especially the dominant pattern.[/QUOTE]

That is the dominant pattern. The few leaves left are all super thrashed by fig rust right now.

And thanks for letting me know about how folks generally send their cuttings. I'll do that instead unless otherwise requested.

Hi ambermsam,
I just got it. In pic two it is the tree after cleaning. I thought it was a cherry tree and on the floor was the remaining stems of the former fig tree.
I thought that you shaved it to the ground...
It is ok like you did.
I just try to keep my trees under 7', so I try to keep them trimmed under/at 6' or 7' and to leave more stem lower on the trunk. That is to ease the harvesting of the fruits.
On each branched top branch, I remove the central leader especially if the last stems on a branch is a group of 4 or 5. Removing the leader will help the remaining stems grow, while keeping the tree a bit smaller. The leader stem tends to just grow upright and I want the trees to expand to the sides for the fruits to be easier to fetch.

If you let the tree go too high, on trying to fetch the fruits, you (or family) will bend down the branches, and unfortunately the wood of fig trees is brittle to some extend and you'll often hear a branch crack ... and loose those branches. This is one reason why I (try to) keep the trees under 7' .
My normal trimming is at 5'/6' of height

Amber will you ship out of the states?

[QUOTE=MoZuKa]Amber will you ship out of the states?[/QUOTE]

If you pay for the shipping then I don't see why not. I couldn't guarantee their viability since some customs agencies hold stuff for a long time (or may even confiscate). I saw some good ideas like putting a note inside about them being props or toys to hopefully fool customs if the package is inspected. It's up to you.

[QUOTE=jdsfrance]Hi ambermsam,
I just got it. In pic two it is the tree after cleaning. I thought it was a cherry tree and on the floor was the remaining stems of the former fig tree.
I thought that you shaved it to the ground...
It is ok like you did.
I just try to keep my trees under 7', so I try to keep them trimmed under/at 6' or 7' and to leave more stem lower on the trunk. That is to ease the harvesting of the fruits.
On each branched top branch, I remove the central leader especially if the last stems on a branch is a group of 4 or 5. Removing the leader will help the remaining stems grow, while keeping the tree a bit smaller. The leader stem tends to just grow upright and I want the trees to expand to the sides for the fruits to be easier to fetch.

If you let the tree go too high, on trying to fetch the fruits, you (or family) will bend down the branches, and unfortunately the wood of fig trees is brittle to some extend and you'll often hear a branch crack ... and loose those branches. This is one reason why I (try to) keep the trees under 7' .
My normal trimming is at 5'/6' of height[/QUOTE]

Thank you for taking the time to explain that. Some internet sources said that a good way to try and prevent fig rust is to remove the low branches so there is more air circulation. Only to keep 4 main branches (I kept 7) and to get them to branch outward. I don't mind the tree being a little tall as I truly don't mind sharing with the local wildlife. The first season I was here she produced hundreds of figs and this past season, with the fig rust, most fruit wasn't edible for humans.

I have no problem receiving cuttings from the States with USPS priority mail before this, as long as there are no soil involve the customs agencies will not confiscate the shipment.  Of course I will pay the shipping, I will PM you my address. Thanks.


[QUOTE=ambermsam][QUOTE=MoZuKa]Amber will you ship out of the states?[/QUOTE] If you pay for the shipping then I don't see why not. I couldn't guarantee their viability since some customs agencies hold stuff for a long time (or may even confiscate). I saw some good ideas like putting a note inside about them being props or toys to hopefully fool customs if the package is inspected. It's up to you.[/QUOTE]

Hi,
I have sent you a PM.

I'll pay for postage, to be sent out of states.

I am no longer selling cuttings outside of North America.

Hey I'm bumping this post because I'm wondering if anyone thinks that my mystery fig could possibly be an Osborn Prolific? 

These were very large figs. The weight of them made them hang down so i thought they were ripe. Huge figs. Very rich flavor. Melon flavor. A keeper. Thanks amber.

Richie, How old is your tree? Those figs look deliscious!

Amber, glad your tree will live on!

[QUOTE=figpig_66]These were very large figs. The weight of them made them hang down so i thought they were ripe. Huge figs. Very rich flavor. Melon flavor. A keeper. Thanks amber. [/QUOTE]

I'm happy you're enjoying them!

Those figs looks like nice little pears.

[QUOTE=figpig_66]These were very large figs. The weight of them made them hang down so i thought they were ripe. Huge figs. Very rich flavor. Melon flavor. A keeper. Thanks amber. [/QUOTE]Those figs look like they great potential!
You will need some patience to let them hang until they are ripe next time.

Definitely looks to be Brunswick