Category: Fruits

What is Fig Poisoning? Like many plants, while figs are perfectly safe for humans, the fruit, leaves and sap of figs and fig trees is toxic and irritating to your cat. While the toxicity of figs is low to moderate, if you suspect your cat has ingested any toxic substance you should seek immediate veterinary […]

Cover your fig bush with bird netting. The plant must be completely enveloped by the netting from top to ground level. Constructed of heavy polypropylene, bird netting is durable and weather-resistant. However, a persistent squirrel can eventually chew through the tough plastic material. How do I keep squirrels from eating my figs? Common squirrel deterrents […]

Fig leaves and stalks are safe for rabbits. You won’t need to moderate these as food. They are calorie-neutral and devoid of sugar or acid. Are fig tree branches safe for rabbits? Some branches, such as apple, sycamore, cotton and pear trees are safe for rabbits to chew on. Apricot and peach tree branches are […]

Each bat eats half its weight in fig pulp every night. Even elephants, which spend as much as 16 hours a day eating, enjoy the sweet goodness of figs. African elephants also snack on fig tree leaves and twigs. What is eating the leaves of my fig tree? Beetles, earwigs, fruit flies, scales, nematodes and […]

The rabbit can’t have fig tree because it is harmful to the health of the rabbit. It contains high amount of acids that are dangerous for rabbits. Figs are “sweet”, but are not a good choice for rabbits because they are not able to digest the fruit’s seeds, which results in internal blockages. Are fig […]

Drape bird netting over fig plants to protect the whole tree. Secure organza bags over clusters of figs growing on your tree. Install a bird feeder so birds get their fill from bird seed, instead of your figs. Install pinwheels near the base of the tree to scare wild birds away. How do I keep […]

When the nighttime temperature stays consistently above 35 degrees F. (1 C.), you can place the fig tree back outside. Because the fig’s leaves will start to grow indoors, placing it outdoors before freezing weather has passed will result in the new leaves getting burned by the frost. Can a fig tree survive outside? Figs […]

Do not plant this variety in drier areas of Texas. Figs should be spaced 12 to 20 feet apart and should not be fertilized at planting. Figs should be cut back when they are transplanted and survive better if set 2 to 4 inches deeper than they were grown in the nursery. When can I […]

Figs do best in dry warm climates and need less than 300 chill hours, which make them a perfect fit for the low desert of Arizona. Fruiting occurs during the summer months so figs are best for year round residents of Arizona. Are figs heat tolerant? Fig Trees: Varieties This variety is heat tolerant. What […]

San Pedro – San Pedro figs bear two crops: one on leafless mature wood that requires no pollination and one on new wood that requires pollination by a male flower. Common figs – Common figs are the type usually grown in home landscapes. They don’t need another tree for pollination. What is the best tasting […]

Most fig propagation is done by rooting cuttings; however, grafting, while tricky, is done to change varieties on existing trees such as yours. When can I graft fig tree? The best time of year to graft fig trees is in the spring when the trees are just starting to grow and bud. You can graft […]

The Desert King fig produces one fruit crop a year, ripening in late summer. Self-pollinating. What type of fig is Desert King? San Pedro typeThe Desert King fig is classified as a San Pedro type and sets a breba crop without pollination (a process called parthenocarpy). These trees are low maintenance and will thrive in […]

The Desert King will produce fruit two years after planting, so mark this milestone on your calendar for the summer of 2024. How big do Desert King fig trees get? Mature standard trees grow to 25′ tall and 40′ wide if not pruned, semi-dwarf trees can get 12-15′ tall. How fast does a fig tree […]