Fig Hunters - Root Pruning (an aggressively root-bound tree)

[@chuckpatch1230]

excellent vid. that's how i do it.

[@TheFigHunter]

The tree recovered quickly it’s doing great

[@Paula_T]

Nice job David. All of mine are getting whacked this winter ;). New camera??

[@t.s.7601]

Thank you for that great video demonstration on root pruning and how to handle the suckers. I’ve always been hesitant to disturb the roots too much. When would be the best time to root prune if I live in Southern California?

[@TheFigHunter]

Dormant season is best but if not dormant then when the tree is not producing fruit such as winter

[@TheFigHunter]

T.S. Dormant season is best but if not dormant then when the tree is not producing fruit such as winter

[@t.s.7601]

Thank you!

[@backyardfigs]

Hi David, great job on that tree. In your area, when do in-ground fig trees go dormant, and for how long? Zarko

[@TheFigHunter]

Backyard figs That’s a tricky question it really depends on the weather last year. For example, we had a very cold November yet a warm February and March then freezing conditions beginning of April so the Figs started to awaken early and they got hit by frost. I would say, typically, by the middle of December things are dormant, and they start to awaken near the end or beginning of April

[@backyardfigs]

@@TheFigHunter Thank you for answering, good luck hunting!

[@nanao5269]

do you add anything in the bottom of the hole - do you fertilize shortly after replanting

[@matthewking2209]

Do fabric pots air prune and keep them from getting root bound?

[@TheFigHunter]

Hi Matthew. We have found that they can get root bound in fabric pots too. For our larger trees, we have switched to square, high density plastic, pots that have holes throughout the sides to promote air pruning. By even they will occasionally need root pruned. Fortunately the sides individually unscrew to make it easier.

[@oldmanfigs]

Fig tree surgery ….

[@TheFigHunter]

@@oldmanfigs the tree recovered quickly and produce a wonderful crop the same year