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Re: Planting a Fig Tree

     
I've planted several Ficus carica at a couple of locations here in coastal 
california. I've never imprisoned the roots and I've several times had plants 
bear fruit the first year in the ground. I have not planted them in sandy soil, 
though.

 A huge problem we have is pocket gophers (Thomomys) which will eat the roots of
just about anything and which are especially fond of Ficus. I've used layers of 
galvanized steel netting ('chicken wire') with some success. Your condtions are 
quite different so I guess you'd better find someone with experience in more 
similar conditions. I suspect your tree will need excellent drainage....

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Subject: Planting a Fig Tree
Author:  flamenco@bc.sympatico.ca at ~INTERNET
Date:    10/28/98 8:57 AM


 I've been given a good rooted cutting of a fig tree in a one-gallon
pot. I was told the cultivar is "Genoa". I want to plant it this 
weekend and I'm hoping for a bit of advice.
 The spot I've chosen is on the south wall of my garden shed --
the wall space is about 8' x 8'. (I want to try to prune it and train 
it to keep it reasonably flat against the wall) The subsoil here is 
very sandy and gravelly.                       
        My question is this: Two different magazine articles I'vecome 
across say it's important to restrict the roots or I'll wait 
forever for fruit production. One article said to dig a huge hole and 
fill it with lots of big rocks before planting. The other article 
said to plant the fig in a 15 gallon plastic pot and to sink the 
whole pot. Before I do anything that's really too bizarre, I thought 
I'd ask for help. Thanks in advance.
     
 Nancy Jakusz
 Southern Vancouver Island -- Canada -- Zone 7/8
 (We're at the height of beautiful fall colour right now!)
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