AT A GLANCE
What can I do if a fig does not bud?
If a fig doesn't bud, bring in pruning the budding in motion. Young shoots can freeze far back in severe frost. By cutting back frozen, brown-discolored wood down to the green branches from June, you activate the budding of the intact buds.
Why doesn't my fig bud?
Often they are Shoots frozen, if a fig (Ficus carica) does not bud. Thin, young wood in particular can freeze far back in severe frost. From a diameter of 5 cm, the branches stay away frost damage spared and will sprout in early summer.
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Fig tree is conditionally hardy
North of the Alps, a fig tree has to gradually develop its winter hardiness. for one planted out Extensive winter protection is recommended for figs, at least for the first five years. In the bucket cultivated figs should overwinter frost-free every year.
How can I activate the budding on the fig tree?
If a fig tree with frost damage doesn't bud, bring in pruning the budding in motion. By cutting back frozen wood you activate the
sleeping eyes and buds in the healthy body of wood. How to do it right:- The best time is from June.
- Cut back frozen, brown discolored wood to healthy, lush green wood.
- If in doubt, cut dead branches in stages until the green ones are under the bark cambium comes to light.
- Place the scissor blades a few millimeters above a swelling bud or leaf shoot.
- Fig tree after pruning fertilize.
Tip
Early fig varieties
Early fig varieties keep their word and you won't have to wait long for budding. A prime example is the noble variety 'Perretta'. In a container or planted out in a sunny spot housewall, the fig buds from the end of April/beginning of May. Other early fig varieties emulate this model, such as 'Morena' and the 'Early Dalmatian fig'. All mentioned fig varieties are at the same time self-pollinating and hardy.