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tyro

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Posts: 230

Posted 1421109428	Reply with quote #1

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 __________________ Paul.Simi Valley,Ca.Zone 9a/Sunset 18

brettjm

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Posts: 215

Posted 1421109686	Reply with quote #2

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. __________________ In GA, Zone 7b/8a Wish list: more space to put in figs.

RichinNJ

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Posted 1421111602	Reply with quote #3

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

ChrisK

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Posted 1421111746	Reply with quote #4

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! __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

RichinNJ

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Posted 1421111856	Reply with quote #5

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.

Figinfever

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Posted 1474217928	Reply with quote #6

Quote: Originally Posted by tyro ....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 Just saw this post and the dialogue made me laugh so hard! So funny. Sometimes I do the same thing, except with the opposite problem- lack of growth. __________________ Dan, West Central FL 9a Wishlist- Great tasting dark or light figs with deep red interiors: White Madeira, Craven's Craving, Portugal Black Madeira, Sultani, Violeta, USDA Black Ischia, Dall'Osso, CdDB or CdDB-N

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