Fig Tree Branches Turning Black?
KendraSchmidt
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Fig tree emergency! One branch dried up but the rest is fine.
Comments (8)I think you may be jumping to a conclusion here. While it's distinctly possible it's an insect problem, it's not necessarily certain by any means. I would simply prune the dead part back to an intersecting live branch & let nature take its course. After the tree has it's feet under it, you can prune again so it's pleasing to the eye. The tree is very (genetically) vigorous & will afford you MANY pruning (for shape) possibilities as it grows. Al...See MoreCrabapple Tree Turning Black
Comments (1)If the black death doesn't consume the rest of it and it maintains adequate vigor eventually the tree will replace the missing portions. First question is what the blackening was, maybe local Extension office can help. They will need samples....See MoreWhy are my branches turning black?
Comments (17)Thanks guys I know, it's a disaster. How did things go downhill so fast?? I'm quite disappointed but trying to think positive. It did drop all its leaves last year after I potted it up then. The dieback is new though. I'm obviously still a newbie train wreck! Here are the other 3 that I potted up at the same time, they are loving it I think. Within a day all 3 of these guys had their leaves at full attention after repotting and even some new growth already. Calamondin, key lime and variegated lemon. Thanks Mike that is exactly the kind of stuff I need to know. Of course it makes sense not to overstress them when they are still getting used to outside. Hindsight I guess. I think I was just worrying all winter knowing they were in a bad mix after hearing all the horror stories so I was super anxious to get it swapped out. I have since repotted another 6!!! They seem to be fine though so I hope that trend continues. I have them back in my grow room getting used to the mix and will transition them back out on Monday I think. I still have at least 5 I would like to do but I will take your advice and hold off. I will provide updates....See MoreTurning a Fig Tree into a Fig Bush
Comments (3)Hi, total newbie here. I have a similar question. I have a fig bush that has been unmaintained in the past 3-4 years. It is only about 3 metres, and has much more branches, like 20 or so. Can I prune similar to Herman's advice, but in early Winter here? Should I cut to a particular location (e.g. bud facing outwards?). The branches are about 1 inch thick. Can I use a saw to prune? thanks heaps....See MoreKing.Fig
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