This is what it looked like last year at this time.

My figs were dormant from end of October till February's end.
I guess it is still dormant "one fig I had did not drop leaves but it stayed dormant and didn't grow".
What about fertilizer?

Hi Alynne,
Did you manage to ripen any figs on this tree ?
It looks to me that you keep your tree under ambient temp in the house during its natural dormancy period

I had ripe figs last year. Yes, it is in the house in the winter when temps go below freezing. This past winter in DC was brutal. It's a 1 bedroom apartment so space is limited.

Alynne,

I believe that your tree looks healthy and may just need to come out to the open air to get a revigorating sun bath, Their leaves indicate that it is OK as far as nutrients are concerned.

You said before that it is a Calimyrna fig. If you manage to ripe figs at your place this tree does not seem to be that variety (a Smyrna type) which effectively needs to be pollinated by a Caprifig.

Your fig shall be of a different variety. Did you keep pictures of the figs, shapes, skin colors, pulp colors, tatse , etc ?
You may have a different fig.most probably a Common or a San Pedro.

Not 100% sure of type. The tag said "same as Fig Nutons". Figs were green when ripe with brown stripes, about 3" diamater. The poor thing looks exactly as it did in first post. Only same 12 leaves, they are starting to brown, some green nubs but they haven't moved in 2 weeks. Here are pics. I've relegated it to the far side of the balcony. It will get more shade, maybe that will help.

Here is what I thought was new growth.

And the sad leaves.

Hi Alynne,

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0717412931490.html?8

I believe your fig has some water stress and may be some rust as well . Have a look on the above link where the subject is discussed in detail.
On your first above picture the tree is showing new green buds which means coming growth.
Please have a look on a bigger tree in the back of your fig. Their leaves seem to carry rust and/or brown spots and this may have contaminated your litle fig.. that is a possibility.
As for the variety, IMO to say 'same as fig Newtons' is not an ideal way to identify a fig tree....this can be any fig!.. not serious.
Not aware of the comm. names of the potential treatments in your area, I would advise you to find on your Ag shop, professional advice on how to attack the problem. If you can bring a sample of the sick leaves to help and to correctly identify the problem and suggest treatment
Francisco

Lampo, thank you for the info. I was beginning to suspect disease and you and your link confirmed that. I also noticed today signs of spider mites. I've pulled off the worst leaves and given a liberal spray of Neem. It will be cloudy and cool here for the next few days so I will continue this treatment. Any idea how often to spray?

The buds have been green but stagnant for weeks, it gives me hope but we'll see.

Alyhhe,
Sorry to come back to you somehow late.
Well, if the treatment with Neem oil was decide as best solution, the frequency of treatment is normally 2 or 3 times a week a solution of 1 almost full tea spoon for one good quarter gallon of water.
During treatment you MUST avoid any exposure to the Sun..keep the young tree on a shade. Goog luck
Francisco

Ok, I pulled off all the infected leaves, sprayed everything. I think the best thing was that I pulled it out of the pot. It was completely root bound after only 2 years. I opened up the roots, probably didn't take off enough, replanted. It is looking great! Should I keep spraying? Is it better? More pics to follow.

I've trussed it because I had lots of branches intertwining. Trying to train it upright and open. Any idea how long that will take?

alynne,

your tree look fine.As for the spraying I would trim the treatment to once a week and a slightly weaker dilution. for 2 or 3 weeks more..If the neighbor tree is infected the problem may come back

Your fig will keep moving up looking for the Sun and under different circunstances it would be ready to be planted in the
ground.
Once this is not going to happen (?), I would fertilize regularly (5-8-10) /liquid for instance , and hope for a good crop

By the end of the season and while it is well dormant, I would prune all those long branches to a more manageable size.

No, no ground here. I have planned on doing a serious root pruning this fall but have no idea what to do with the branches. Any tips or links?

Hi Alynne,

I think you do well deciding to prune your tree both root and branch to make it more manageable and healthier, producing an appreciable quantity of fruit.

Best I may recommend now for you to have more info on how best deal with potted figs, growing/prunning, etc is to watch Steven Biggs video on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mpqNgnDUas

He has also published a small but very usefull, inexpensive book - 'Grow Figs' which certainly will be of help.

If after seeing/listening the video you still have doubts, let me know.
Francisco