Fig trees are extremely resilient. Although it dropped it's leaves due to water stress, it will, no doubt, start sprouting leaves again with regular watering, although I wouldn't expect to see any figs this season. If an 8 year old tree dropped it's leaves after a week, I take it that it is in a pot(??). If so, get it out of the direct sun for a spell until it starts budding again. I left the watering of my yard in the charge of a friend, several years ago, for 10 days, which he, in turn, sent his girlfriend over to water , which ultimately lead to the total death and destruction of everything that was growing in my yard. I always say, If you want dead plants, put them in the charge of your friends when you go on vacation. Hang in there. Your tree will shine again. FF

My 4 yr. old container fig tree lost all it's leaves 3 times this season and all its fruit too. It has recovered and has about 40 small figs. Don't give up.

Good luck,

Peg

Be patient, and it should recover.