fig tree

[compo49]

2yrs ago i bought a fig tree from my local Morrison's store, i planted it in a tub to restrict its roots as i was told this makes it produce fruit its against a south facing wall. what fruit has grown was not a lot or big and has never ripened properly. any ideas on feeding it as i used the feed for my dwarf apple trees. it is just starting to produce leaves can i move it  and put it on my allotment and what would you mix/put in the hole. not sure what type it is as label now missing think its a brown fig.

[compo49]

[PurpleHeather]

It usually follows that if you bonsai the tree the fruit will also be small.

There are some trees that will grow on a patio and produce decent sized fruit for eating but these are often specifically 'bred' for the purpose.

Somehow, I get the feeling here that you have bought a tree that is supposed to be a big tree and you put it in a pot hoping that it would work rather than buying a 'patio tree'.

A bigger container might be worth a try.

[manicscousers]

we have ours in a vine container, about 2'6" across, about 3' tall, ours gave us figs last year, 2nd year since planting, and they were lovely  ;D

[GrannieAnnie]

Tim posted this site which has much info. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/main.jhtml?xml=/property/2006/10/24/pbunny24.xml

We had a fig discussion yesterday or day before called "Fig wasn't worth a fig" about a brown fig if you wish to read it.

[cleo]

Hi Compo-I looked up your profile and know where you are-my ex partner lives there and has a lottie just up from the river. I suspect the climate is a bit iffy to get a fig to ripen outside most years

[sawfish]

found this interesting site but it is in america. Still might have some good tips.

http://home.planters.net/~thegivans/index.html

[delboy]

Not only do we have to restrict the roots, but it is important to cut back the growing stems quite a way, for fruit to form well.

I have 6 different figs, and the root restriction and pruning back have been spot on.