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Choosing the right fig tree

19 years ago

Hello!

I am hopiing that you will be able to help me out. I want to plant a fig tree in our side yard which will not reach a height of any higher than 8' - 10'. Do any of you know of a good, and yummy, vatiety that fits the bill? The area is mostly sun and we are in zone 10b/11.

Thanks so much for your help,

Mary

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pitangadiego
19 years ago
Realistically, you can plant any variety you want. They can be pruned to maintain their desired size. Some are less aggressive growers, naturally, but you can maintain control of any variety that has fruit which you find enjoyable.
You would be more than welcome to visit and see what I am doing with my trees. I will also be at the Quail Plant Sale Saturday 3/31, which is a little closer to you.
Here are some links to pix of some of my pruning this year:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0101490623831.html
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0101451422263.html
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0100594215655.html
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0101295826411.html
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0221405230713.html?6
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