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Posted by dtaddonio z6 NYC (My Page) on Sat, Oct 8, 05 at 8:59
I would like information re: which types of (small) fig trees do best in our (sunny) brooklyn brownstone front garden patches. I'm planning to plant one as a gift for a friend's 50th birthday. Any recommendations on where to buy it would also be helpful. Also, should I plant it now or wait til Spring? (I think Spring and she thinks now!) Thanks,
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RE: Which fig?
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| I would do it in the Spring. I ordered a few figs from Paradisenursery.com. The first fig I ordered was a Petite Negronne, which is the only true dwarf fig. Now I have two Celestes. I believe that a Celeste is a little more hardy if you want to leave it outside during the winter. Also, it seems easy enough to prune it back every year or two, to keep it small. By the way, is your garden facing the south? That would help, because a south facing wall will absorb a lot of heat and increase the chance of survival. My outdoor fig is not near a wall, but wrapping in burlap worked last winter. |
RE: Which fig?
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| I also grow Petite Negronne. Nice, small, even had a few figs. I have bought it from Wayside Gardens. Very good nursery with great plants (a little bit expensive, but sign to their website and you will constantly have promotion emails with really good prices). |
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