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mautzi

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Posted 1373392473	Reply with quote #1

I just cut off quite a few branches from my trees. Basically if they didn't have any figlets they were gonners. I did this so that the figlets would get sun all day and are not covered by leaves and branches. I am in Zone 6. Good idea or bad idea? will that do more harm or good? __________________ Fairfield County, CT - Zone 6b

SoniSoni

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Posted 1373393090	Reply with quote #2

I wish I knew if that was beneficial, but the natural life of a tree is to be chewed by a deer or bunny etc so I guess it's beneficial. if you took off a node or two please plant or offer the pieces ;-) Soni __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

BLB

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Posted 1373394841	Reply with quote #3

Extra branches and leaves generally translate to more energy for the tree. Not so sure that a pruning at this point in the season is a good idea

greenfig

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Posted 1373395731	Reply with quote #4

The summer cuttings are quite easy to root. If that was a good variety, you can root them or share... __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

greg88

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Posted 1373396441	Reply with quote #5

From what I read, some light trimming to get more sunshine in can be beneficial. Maybe Herman will chime in, email sent re cutings __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

Dieseler

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Posted 1373405797	Reply with quote #6

I trim canopy accordingly in offseason when root pruning and all plants are inspected and cut as needed. During season when pinching end buds off select limbs to limit figs so those ripen when any new shoots appear at that point or where not desirable they get rubbed off.

pitangadiego

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Posted 1373408006	Reply with quote #7

Depending on amount removed, and amount of sunshine and heat, it can lead to sunburn of the bark on larger limbs. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

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