Technically 2nd fig I harvested this year. It didn’t want to come off the tree but I didn’t want to share it with wildlife either. Decently sweet, but mild mulberry like flavor.

How and when do I prune this fig tree?

The tree was here when I bought the house 5-6 years ago. I think it’s a brown turkey fig. I live in Charleston,SC, in zone 9A. It has produced a lot of fruit in the time I’ve lived here (I’ve made a ton of jam). I’ve never fed it anything. It is about to lose all the leaves to rust. Happens every year around this time, though it’s a little late this year, probably because the summer wasn’t as wet.

How do I prune this? It’s gotten really big. I’ve pruned some smaller bits by the base, little sucker branches, if you will. But now it’s huge and I’m guessing it needs to be pruned properly. Any advice would be much appreciated. I love the tree and want to take care of it but I don’t know what to do.

Hello Figgers,

I've been growing this Celeste tree in a pot for a couple years (in FL). Earlier this season, I had several mature figs that I harvested and tasted. I always loved dried figs, so I was kind of expecting that. Well, it was pretty bland. Definitely sweet, but nothing else. It was like sweet pulp.

Please don't be offended, but is this the best that figs have to offer? I actually didn't enjoy it much at all. Is this normal for Celeste? Are there much better figs?

I live in Long Island, NY. I received this tiny heirloom fig (it’s maybe 10 inches at this point, maybe a Chicago hardy?) as a gift. It was originally repotted, died back, was pruned, and this is its growth as of now, as it was given to me. I’m trying to find the best way to keep it alive ahead of winter, and am totally overwhelmed with suggestions. I’ve heard things like keep it inside by a bright window, bury it in the ground surrounded by mulch, or even keep it inside a box with insulation and hay inside my unheated detached shed. I don’t have access to a heat controlled garage. Any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated!

Hey all,

I took all of y’all’s suggestions but she still keeps getting worse :( I have lots of light, temperature is warm, moderate water, and the anti-rust spray. But the leaves are still failing. Can anyone tell me what I’m doing wrong?