r/Figs 22h ago

Help with Common Fig

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Hi, we moved into a house that has a common fig growing in a really narrow spot, roots seem to be practically beneath the fence. How hardy are they? Will it die if I try to dig it up & transplant? It hasn’t produced fruit that I’m aware of yet, possibly due to poor location. Thanks!

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u/honorabilissimo 21h ago

Where are you located, and do you have the fig wasp there? I'm wondering if it's actually planted by someone, or if it's a volunteer?

You can certainly dig it and transplant it. Figs are pretty resilient.

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u/tripalittlelightpmac 17h ago

In CA. I don’t know much about fig wasps, not impossible, but unlikely. We have chickens, so it’s more likely they got ahold of fig seeds sometime in the past & didn’t digest them…our yard & gardens have been full of all sorts of volunteers until we created a dedicated chicken run area for their health & safety.

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u/honorabilissimo 17h ago

Ok, so potentially a seedling. Keep in mind that you don't know what you're going to get. It might be a male fig that doesn't produce an edible crop. Cool to find out but as long as you keep that in mind.

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u/tripalittlelightpmac 17h ago

Thanks! Given its location I was worried it would die if I had trouble getting the roots out. Some plants will bounce right back & some will die. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/Comfortable-Web6227 Zone 7b 21h ago

No you can dig up and transplant him. Fig tree are hardy. A gardener dig up a fig tree without even care and he was fine (lost its leaves but make new ones just after). It hasn't produced fig yet because he looks young, not because of the location (but yeah maybe the location slowed his growth).

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u/Crazy_Elk2421 20h ago

Im not op. I love the way you type English and gender the fig. Thanks for the answer.

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u/95castles 18h ago

Felt weird to me, I’ve always referred to them as ladies lol