Hello
I have a 40 year old fig tree that's never been pruned. It has lots of close to the ground branches, and really no trunk, or several trunks, and I'm inquiring which ones I should prune away. I hope the picture helps, but it's not great. That's it in front of the tall pine. Many thanks!
Prune just as you would any other fruit tree. Figs are extremely hearty so no special pruning is needed. Without any leaves we can't see which parts might be healthy or diseased but remove those portions first. With a plant that old you shouldn't even try to get it to one trunk and a upright form. Just work with what you've got.
We are in Southern Oregon, zone 8b and like to overwinter canna, lemongrass, begonias and maybe something else. No greenhouse....but there is a concrete slab outside our guest house with roof overhang. 120V close by. I can build a frame about 3' x 3' x 12' and insulate floor, walls and top very well. These are corms and roots that do not need light or water....just a warm place to keep the roots from freezing. Some are in plastic pots with soil.
Heat mats with a stat are expensive. What about a metal drop light with a 100/200 watt bulb...and a plug that activates power when temp gets to 35 degrees and shuts off at 45 degrees ? How about a space heater or electric blanket, using same temp plug. ?
Any comments and suggestions are welcome.....
TIA
Hi all,
Not sure if this is the right place, i am looking to buy Chinese Pistache tree (male). I am in NYC. Anyone know where i can get male pistache tree in nyc or online? Thanks.
01-10-23, 07:17 PM
