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Fig tree advice.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 11:55 am
Posted on 9/13/26 at 11:55 am
My neighbor has a fig tree that needs to be trimmed away from my house.
I was going to take cuttings from it. But last year about this time, the leaves began to form brown spots, shriveled, and fell off. I assumed it had some kind of blight, and didn’t take cuttings or trim it.
The tree leaved out well in the spring and produced fruit. And I planed to take cuttings and trim it.
But in August it started to do the same thing. It is now almost bare.
Is this a disease or normal? And what should be done?
Thanks for your attention.
I was going to take cuttings from it. But last year about this time, the leaves began to form brown spots, shriveled, and fell off. I assumed it had some kind of blight, and didn’t take cuttings or trim it.
The tree leaved out well in the spring and produced fruit. And I planed to take cuttings and trim it.
But in August it started to do the same thing. It is now almost bare.
Is this a disease or normal? And what should be done?
Thanks for your attention.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 12:27 pm to Gaspergou202
normal
hot and dry at end of summer causes leaf drop. Mine all do it
Wait until after it gets good and cold and the tree is completely dormant before you snip your cuttings, branch tips are best. They are super easy to root
hot and dry at end of summer causes leaf drop. Mine all do it
Wait until after it gets good and cold and the tree is completely dormant before you snip your cuttings, branch tips are best. They are super easy to root
Posted on 9/13/26 at 5:06 pm to cgrand
quote:
normal
hot and dry at end of summer causes leaf drop. Mine all do it
What he said....Mine is half naked right now and the leaves still on the tree look pretty nasty.
If you're not sure about making cuttings or getting branches to root while still on the tree, look up videos on how to propagate fig trees and go from there.
Posted on 9/13/26 at 11:31 pm to cgrand
quote:
normal
hot and dry at end of summer causes leaf drop. Mine all do it
Wait until after it gets good and cold and the tree is completely dormant before you snip your cuttings, branch tips are best. They are super easy to root
Agree with all of this…
Fig trees are one of the easiest plants i know of to root. Just lay a brick on a low branch…if it touches the ground, it will root!
Posted on 9/14/26 at 8:04 am to Spankum
generally I hate using plastic but for rooting they are essential, especially clear plastic so you can see the roots
Take a clear plastic cup with a lid, fill with potting mix, water it thoroughly, stick the cutting thru the straw hole in the lid then push down on to the cup. Poke holes in the bottom of the cup, repeat as necessary and put in a protected place for the winter.
In spring they’ll sprout about 90% of the time. Once you see the cup full of roots, it’s ready to plant
Take a clear plastic cup with a lid, fill with potting mix, water it thoroughly, stick the cutting thru the straw hole in the lid then push down on to the cup. Poke holes in the bottom of the cup, repeat as necessary and put in a protected place for the winter.
In spring they’ll sprout about 90% of the time. Once you see the cup full of roots, it’s ready to plant
Posted on 9/14/26 at 9:57 am to cgrand
quote:
Wait until after it gets good and cold and the tree is completely dormant before you snip your cuttings, branch tips are best. They are super easy to root
i was kind of fricking around with mine. i have some plants that block the lower limbs from the sun. It was going to need to be pruned on the lower side anyway
Was able to snip 3 cuttings. Put right into potting soil outside in full shade in July and they are taking off.
Got one more bigger branch i cut off hopping to get that one going but not sure it will take.
i am sure i did many things wrong and they won't make it but i don't really care
This post was edited on 9/14/26 at 9:59 am
Posted on 9/14/26 at 10:20 am to Dire Wolf
figs are fairly bionic
I dug up a rooted branch last week and stuck it in the ground and it didn’t miss a beat
I dug up a rooted branch last week and stuck it in the ground and it didn’t miss a beat
Posted on 9/14/26 at 12:53 pm to cgrand
They are just as easy to graft with other fig varieties. Most figs produce on new growth, so don’t be afraid to prune hard.
The leaves fall off so that the birds can eat or peck holes in all of your figs before you can get them, grrrrr!!
The leaves fall off so that the birds can eat or peck holes in all of your figs before you can get them, grrrrr!!
Posted on 9/14/26 at 4:26 pm to cgrand
quote:
Wait until after it gets good and cold and the tree is completely dormant before you snip your cuttings, branch tips are best. They are super easy to root
Oh you can’t propagate cuttings anytime for fig trees?
How do you root them?
This post was edited on 9/14/26 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:08 am to UptownJoeBrown
quote:
Oh you can’t propagate cuttings anytime for fig trees?
Yes you can. The best time to propagate cuttings is when they are active. Most people use dormant cuttings because it doesn't sacrifice any fruit and they are usually trimming the trees anyway. Dormant cuttings are also easier to store long term in the fridge. But actively growing cuttings are the easiest to root.
This post was edited on 9/15/26 at 7:23 am
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:17 am to Gaspergou202
quote:
the leaves began to form brown spots, shriveled, and fell off. I assumed it had some kind of blight
quote:
But in August it started to do the same thing. It is now almost bare.
While it is technically possible that extreme heat and zero water are causing this, it is 99% more probable that they are just experiencing fig rust. Fig rust is unavoidable in Louisiana and not worth trying to control. Once we get into the 80s and humid, the leaves are going to get rust, drop, and flush new growth. Figs are built for dry heat and they aren't dropping leaves because of our hot summer.
Now maybe if it didn't rain at all for months, you didn't water, and temps stayed above 90F you could see leaf drop from heat/drought alone but your brown spots are a dead ringer for common fig rust.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 11:16 am to Gaspergou202
Did fog cuttings to my parents tree. All have been planted after a winter in the house. They are doing great
Take a straight cut with 1 bud on it , about a 5-6 in cutting
Dip cut end in honey
Add potting soil to solo cup
Wet soil but not soak
Cover cutting planted in soil with a ziplock bag (create a greenhouse), rubber band around the bag
Place in windowsill
2 months you will have a tree to replant
Take a straight cut with 1 bud on it , about a 5-6 in cutting
Dip cut end in honey
Add potting soil to solo cup
Wet soil but not soak
Cover cutting planted in soil with a ziplock bag (create a greenhouse), rubber band around the bag
Place in windowsill
2 months you will have a tree to replant
This post was edited on 9/15/26 at 11:18 am
Posted on 9/15/26 at 5:21 pm to trident
quote:
Take a straight cut with 1 bud on it , about a 5-6 in cutting
Dip cut end in honey
Add potting soil to solo cup
Wet soil but not soak
Cover cutting planted in soil with a ziplock bag (create a greenhouse), rubber band around the bag
Place in windowsill
2 months you will have a tree to replant
No offense but also not great advice. Figs are just so easy to root that everyone thinks their method is special.
You do not want one bud. 3 or more is preferred.
Don't put it in potting soil. Put it in a starter mix like 50/50 peat and perlite.
Don't put it in a solo cup unless you cut multiple drainage holes into the bottom.
You also don't need to cover with a ziploc bag in our climate.
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:34 pm to Tigerlaff
Lots of approaches to rooting figs, and most work, but for those interested in the recommended approach suggested by LSU AgCenter horticultural extension specialists, short article/video “With easy propagation process, figs can be passed down like family heirlooms”
Also agree, fig leaf rust, is the likely the cause of fig leaf drop in the OP original question. Certainly stress from drought-humidity has played a role.
Also agree, fig leaf rust, is the likely the cause of fig leaf drop in the OP original question. Certainly stress from drought-humidity has played a role.
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