Froze to the ground

My fig froze to the ground this past winter, thought it was a goner. Dug it up and took some root cuttings hoping to start a new one, I placed the one I thought was dead in a black container gave it a good drink of water and placed it in the greenhouse, This morning I went out to check on the other plants. I'll be drained if it didn't start growing. The root cutting are still at a stand still, but hay I still have a fig that's growing.

cool what a pleasant surprise for you!

Was it out all winter? If so that is an impressive comeback for your zone.
What variety of fig?

Kyle W. I don't recall the name, but yes I planted in the ground near the foundation of the house south side. It was out all winter I believe this one was grafted, I'll get a photo up later today.

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The roots on the figs are hardy to about 0 degrees. You have it in a good spot, south facing wall is best. Figs are not usually grafted, they're normally cutting grown. Did you try wrapping it ever?

Bass, Thanks for the posting. I guess I'm lucky to have this fig, our temp's in the winter gets in the lower -40 f. I guess having it in the ground near the foundition helped saved the root system.

Figs are very hardy trees. I wanted to propagate one of my father-in-laws trees which has a delicious honeyed flavor. I cut a small branch and stuck the cutting directly into the dirt (no rooting hormone applied). It rooted without any problem and looked as healthy as could be through the entire process.

-Brett

Container figs! What's a good soil mix? Is it good to apply ferts to a very young container fig?. Whats the best Temps for growing figs in containers? If you had a greenhouse how would you grow you fig in a container!

I have over 60 figs in containers. I use a mixutre of 1 part perlite, 1 part pine bark, and 1 part professional potting mix. The best fertilizer is the slow release that you use with Citrus trees. This fertilizer promotes blooming and fruiting. Avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen that fertilizer will promote leaves growth and minimal fruiting.
Best temperature would be what's in the mediterranean, cool winters down to 40F and high temps up to high 80's. If it's growing in container it benefits by afternoon shade in a very hot day, otherwise full sun is needed for optimal growth.

Bass