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figlegacy

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Posted 1466948557	Reply with quote #1

This new growth branch tore after my 8ft. potted tree fell in a storm. This is the highest new growth - will the branch make it? The leaves are still growing, so I could keep it. But if it's ultimately going to die then I'd rather cut it off redirect the trees energy to other new branches and hopefully produce figs. What do you guys think?

aaa

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Posted 1466950644	Reply with quote #2

nothing to worry about, ill post an example picture tommorow. __________________ aaa

figlegacy

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Posted 1466996001	Reply with quote #3

Good to hear it's nothing to worry about. But should I tie/wrap it with something or just leave it as it is?

coop951

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Posted 1466996694	Reply with quote #4

I would cut it off. Looks like it will be weak anyway. Don't need it. Move on __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1466999773	Reply with quote #5

Leave it on, you'll be surprised how strongly they can come back sometimes. __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

farner

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Posted 1467016041	Reply with quote #6

Same thing happened to mine, tied a bamboo skewer along it and the main stem. Went out the other day couldn't find that skewer anymore, but the branch is holding up fine.

aaa

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Posts: 75

Posted 1467022742	Reply with quote #7

this is a branch that snaped while training it. was several seasons ago and leafs out and fruits normally. Attached Images fig_snap_003.JPG (1003.99 KB, 43 views) fig_snap_005.JPG (977.93 KB, 40 views) __________________ aaa

figlegacy

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Posts: 96

Posted 1470332622	Reply with quote #8

you guys were right. I left it on and now, not only has hit grown higher and more leaves, but it has a bunch of figs on it! thanks again for the advice

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