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Common name for Ficus a genus of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes, and hemiepiphytes.

Common name for a genus of over 800 species of woody s, , , epiphytes, and hemiepiphytes. Also known as 'fig trees', these are mainly tropical plants although some species are native to semi-warm temperate zones.

The Common Fig (Ficus carica) is a temperate species native to the Mediterranean and SW Asia, and has been cultivated since ancient times for its fruit (aka "figs").

Common figs should not be confused with the common name "Ficus Tree" which is Ficus benjamina which is a common house plant grown for its . F.benjamina fruit are small and popular with doves and pigeons, rather than humans.

Use this tag for all questions about Ficus carica and other figs. Use the tag for questions about other species of Ficus

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I have a large fig tree with the figs rotting and falling off

As the title states, all the figs fall off the tree without ever getting ripe. I am a property caretaker and the owners said that this happens every year. It is a huge tree that is full of massive fruit, and I'm wondering if there is anything that…
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Fig tree leaf color lighter than usual

Why does the fig tree (about 10x10x10feet in size) leaves have light green spots like this?
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What is this pest attacking a fig tree?

I have a fig tree that is covered in these strange pests. They appear to be live organisms, but they don't move. What could these be and how can I deal with them?
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Can a 8ft fig tree be moved?

We have a fig tree whose roots have broken into our concrete cistern. The cistern will be fixed next week. Everyone is telling us that we need to cut down the tree, which we don't like to do at all - in our arid desert climate, anything that grows…
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What's a good way to protect fig trees overwinter?

A friend of mine has a fig plant growing in the ground in Lancaster, PA, USDA hardiness zone 6b, and it needs protection each year through the winter, to prevent burn. What he does for now is wrap the entire thing in tar paper, which protects it…
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Fig tree wilting and the fruit also does not look healthy

Leaves from one of the main twig of my fig tree (6-8 years old) is wilting. Could someone please guide me what/why it's happening and how to fix.
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Fig grows white leaves

I used to keep a potted fig tree on a southeastern glass loggia for a few years. I had to move it to a northwestern open balcony last spring. When I did it, I repotted it to a slightly larger pot. I use plastic pots for it and used to keep the…
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Saving the fig tree after a pruning session

I've pruned my fig tree and I think I might have made some mistakes. I'd like to bring it down in size so that the fruit is reachable. Any advice (ideally with instructions) on what I can do to achieve this?
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Fig tree moth treatment?

Hello I've learned from a previous question in 2019 that the holes in my fig leaves with veins left and a cottony substance on a few are from a Tortrix moth. There was no solution in the thread on how this should be dealt with though. Can anyone can…
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New Fig Tree Leaves Dying

Our fig trees budded and new leaves emerged, but after about a week the edges turned brown and the leaves have curled up and died. Only two leaves are left on one of the trees, though new buds are starting. I'm leaning toward it being a fungus, but…
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Roots growing up in newly potted propagate

I tried propagating my first plant: a fiddle leaf fig. I propagated in water and when roots were about 2 or 3 inches I put it in a pot with soil. I noticed some roots started showing above the soil. Is this bad? The potting soil was quite dry from…
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Mold on bottom of fig tree

Bottom of fig tree with soft spongy mold Can anybody tell me what this is at the bottom of my fig tree? It looks like it killed part of it? Any remedy or advice. Thanks
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How do I go about pruning a mature fig tree to a smaller size?

I've recently purchased a house that has a rather large fig tree next to a two-story garage. It's gotten a bit unruly as you can see from this photo: I've read that fig trees should be pruned in the winter, which is just starting here. (Well, as…
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Fig Tree Worms? Solution?

Hi! I’m hoping someone can help me with a fig tree problem. We are located in Lebanon. There seems to be something resembling sawdust around the tree bark. This is my parents’ garden and I am relying on their verbal information about symptoms. No…
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A relocating friend gave me their potted fig tree which is now thriving in my ground - but no flowers or fruit!

A relocating friend gave me their weak looking potted fig shrub tree in July. I planted it in semi shade as the weather was very hot - but in our yard it is absolutely thriving - seems very happy and has become nearly 4'X 4'. But it has borne no…
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