MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL THE MEMBERS AT F4F

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/fig-trees-from-roots-4600158?pid=39049817

http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/1873556/propagation-from-roots

and that should start the leaves to drop so pots can be moved inside for winter storage.
So far fig plants resisting to drop leaves where as maple trees are dropping leaves.

I checked existing posts on dormancy but none was relevant to answer my question. So I am asking botany or fig plants expert growing in colder areas.

 My location is zone 5a in the North and we already had a few nights below freezing, night temperature have been between 10C and freezing for a couple of weeks now but even the mature potted fig trees have green leaves (quite different situation from 5 years back). There is no option here to let it grow outside since we get -25C in mid-winter. Also, I cannot wait too long since after mid-October weather can bring expected (or unexpected) snow, slush and freezing temperatures that will make the task of bringing in potted fig collection inside.

 My question is if removing the green leaves and taking the pots inside the dark garage lead the plants to a healthy dormancy with no ill effects?

I have already removed loads of unripe figs that felt like hard golf balls.

This kind of thread has been providing Forum members a single venue for listing their wish-list of most desirable cuttings (or plants) for the coming fall and winter season. Many people have been listing their wish-list under their signature but this thread provides you a single place/thread to find out ‘who is seeking what’ in case you might have available for trade and initiate a trade opportunity by contacting the poster of the wish-list ( by PM or email) informing him that you can provide in trade cuttings (or plant) of a variety in his wish-list if he has something available from your wish-list in trade /exchange  (or for the cost of shipping and handling if that is preferred).

Examples can be seen by newcomers in the previous year wish-list thread at http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/annual-wishlist-of-6-most-desirable-cuttings-for-201516-7606573?pid=1288725605

To make the thread efficient, it is advisable to:
(i)...limit your list to only the 6 most desirable cuttings on your wish-list for the year 2016-17.
(ii)..have only one post per member with the actual wish-list, keeping it updated in order to keep your post valid (with short comments like... promised / received / not needed anymore etc) as the case may be.
(iii).. Trade related negotiation should preferably be done through PMs or email outside the thread.

 Good luck with your Wish-List.

Here is my wish-list of six:
1- De La Reina        
2- Sbay
3- Vasilika Mavra
4- Black Ischia       (rooted plant died past winter)
5- Galicia Negra
6- Any good one that does not need root-pruning and can defend itself against raccoons

          If you have any of the above for trade, let me know what you are looking for in exchange in case I have it (… reasonable probability). I will have cuttings in the fall for trade/exchange.