Fig tree not producing - Ask Extension
Hello, I recently moved to Media PA and noted that prior to moving here there were several good size fig trees. Well my problem is they do not grow fr...
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Fig tree not producing #146820
Asked August 12, 2013, 10:12 PM EDT
Hello, I recently moved to Media PA and noted that prior to moving here there were several good size fig trees. Well my problem is they do not grow fruit, I questioned the previous owner and she stated they have never had fruit (she was here 20 years).I had fig trees most of my life and never ran into anything like this. Is there someone there that can help me? I have started cuttings for the future but would like to see them produce fruit. I hate to cut and remove them.Please help, I can be reached at<personal data hidden> Sincerely, Jim Labenz
Delaware County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
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George Weigel, a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist has written a column for the Harrisburg Patriot News concerning non producing fig trees. He discusses six different reasons for fruit failure in fig trees in Pennsylvania. You can read it at http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2012/11/fig_tree_not_bearing_any_fruit.html
For more information contact your local Penn State Extension Office. You can contact the Delaware County office at
20 Paper Mill Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You should be able to speak to a Master Gardener there to provide more information about your trees and their environment. A Master Gardener may be able to offer additional information on growing figs in your area.
George Weigel, a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist has written a column for the Harrisburg Patriot News concerning non producing fig trees. He discusses six different reasons for fruit failure in fig trees in Pennsylvania. You can read it at http://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2012/11/fig_tree_not_bearing_any_fruit.html
For more information contact your local Penn State Extension Office. You can contact the Delaware County office at
20 Paper Mill Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You should be able to speak to a Master Gardener there to provide more information about your trees and their environment. A Master Gardener may be able to offer additional information on growing figs in your area.
