When should I fertilize my fig tree?

When should I fertilize my fig tree?

Feed one and two year old trees an ounce of fertilizer a month, beginning when the tree starts to put on new leaves and stopping before the end of July. Give older trees one-third pound of fertilizer per foot (31 cm.) of bush height three times a year in late winter, midspring, and midsummer.

How do you take care of a fig tree in Arizona?

Figs require full sun for at least 8-10 hours a day. They can grow in many types of soils, but do require soils that are well drained. Figs, like most trees grown in the low deserts, should be planted in the fall or early spring to give the roots time to become established before the arrival of harsh summer heat.

How much water does a fig tree need in Arizona?

During the average summer heat in Arizona, a fig tree will need to be watered every 3 to 5 days. If it is really hot and Arizona has set heat records, then water more often than that. If you are unsure if you tree needs to be watered, you can use a soil probe to find out.

How fast do fig trees grow in Arizona?

Growing a fig tree in Arizona can be phenomenally rewarding. They grow two harvests per growing season, produce deliciously sweet fruit and are beautiful trees. Fig trees might take about 3 or more years to start producing a viable crop, but when they really start to produce you will have all the figs you can eat!

Do fig trees grow in the desert?

Fig trees require little care over the winter here in the low desert. They will go dormant and lose all of their leaves. We do not get cold enough to have to use any kind of winter protection, but watering does change. Fully mature trees should be watered once a month.

Which fig tree grows best in Arizona?

‘Brown Turkey’ and ‘Black Mission’ are common fig cultivars that perform well in Arizona. Both are dark-skinned figs with the ‘Brown Turkey’ being preferred for fresh eating and the ‘Black Mission” being best for preserving and cooking.

Are there dwarf fig trees?

Many dwarf fig trees reach up to 10 feet tall and wide like the “Celestial” fig tree (Ficus carica “Celestial”). Semi-dwarf trees like “Black Jack” fig trees (Ficus carica “Black Jack”), in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 9, reach up to 15 feet, but they produce well when kept at 6 feet tall by annual pruning.

How long does it take for a dwarf fig tree to bear fruit?

Fig trees generally begin to ripen fruit sometime between three and five years after planting. Some cultivars start earlier, but that is average. With good care and time, your tree will begin to ripen fruit. Not a lot at first, but once it starts, there will be more every year.