Hi Folks,

 
Yes,I know what you're thinking.Why isn't that thing in the ground?Well,it used to be,right where the
young Strawberry Verte in the foreground is now.(Another air layer from that "weak" growth)

 
Why would I remove such a large tree to plant that twig you might ask?Well,it is the most wildly
aggressive growth imaginable.Shows FMV but doesn't care,don't know how many foot of wood I
removed from it before throwing in the towel.

 
When I first planted it out I was a happy camper,wow,this loves to grow.I hollowed out the center
and pruned it in early 2012.By mid 2013 I knew I had a problem....Sometimes I talk to my plants...
So I ask it,
Paul:Can't you see what I'm trying to do here?BYOC,you got 8 feet,that's it.You're shading out
the Preto!
BMNL:You knew I was an aggressive growth when you bought me.
Paul:Yes,but Jon told me size control is facilitated by pruning.
BMNL:Giggle,yeah,Jon's a riot.
Paul:I'm getting tired of pruning you.
BMNL:I laugh at your Felco's.
Paul:You won't be laughing at the shovel.

Three hours later............

BMNL:Well,that was rude.
Paul:Sorry about that,don't worry,I'm about to redo the front,I'll put you there.
BMNL:Real decent of you...Can't wait to find that leaky sewer line.

Cheers,

Paul

I totally understand...I am quite certain that my plants (figs or anything else) do things just to spite me sometimes.  My hibiscus is in revolt right now.  It has 6 open flowers and more buds than leaves.  "Oh, not enough sunlight, eh?  FINE! I won't make any leaves and I'll just focus ALL my energy on flowers!"  While it's quite beautiful, I am concerned about whether or not it will survive the winter in the house...

Also, beautiful plant.  Love the grey bark.

Dude you have some pretty freak'n awesome looking fig trees in all of the posts you have been making lately.

Oh thank God, there are others out there that talk to their trees! And I thought I was nuts for a moment. Now I just know that we're all 100% normal..... Right??? Lol
Another beautiful tree Paul! I say let it grow!

In the right market (NYC area) I bet you could get $1k for that one in the pot based on what Bellaclare (Long Island) was selling nice ones for in 2006.