How to Wrap a Fig Tree for Winter Protection in Zone 7 - Tips, 3 layers, & Vented Top
Tips, Tricks
Fig trees can take 20-25 degree F temperatures depending on the variety but when you get into consecutive days of of sub 20 degree temps the fig branches often freeze through and die. You want to protect them so you get figs the following year. If you don't protect them you often get new growth/branches that come up from the roots/ground but don't have time to produce the inverted flowers or fruit. Follow me on Instagram for 60 Second or Sow videos and Gardening Tips... https://www.instagram.com/therustedgarden/ Join My FaceBook Gardening Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/262500970619372/ Check out my vegetable gardening blog: The Rusted Garden. It is filled with garden information, videos, pictures, seed catalogs and seeds & things I sell. http://www.therustedgarden.blogspot.com
Comments
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great info!
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When they are dormant, do they need water? My figs are in containers. If I move them into the unheated shed do I need to water them?
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What about when the tree matures and the branches become thick? I have a rather large fig tree on my property but I'm really not sure how to wrap it short of just building a box around it.
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That kind of care will keep any trees/plant warm and happy for the winter. Excellent information.
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Well done Gary. I am in Zone 8b and seldom get enough cold for this. Happy New Year. Best wishes Bob.
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N TX 8a is even getting into the teens; I have a 2 yr old fig hoping I don't need to wrap it; I took my pruning's and put into water for clones
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And the experts had been saying global warming is here and we need to do something lol. Didn't think about using the fig wood for smoking. Interesting idea.
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Thanks Gary, l'm going to try this.
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I have never thought about fig smoked brisket.
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now I can plant figs, great love them. Thankyou Gary.
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mine still has it's leaves...
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