YES! I just finished watering my three potted fig trees, which I carefully winterized by placing them snugly against the eastern-looking foundation of the house and wrapping them with a concrete curing blanket. These extra steps were necessary to shield them from the brutal elements. Please remember that I live in New York, hardiness zone 6B.
This winter has thrown everything at us—biting cold, relentless winds, torrential rain, and heavy snowfall. You name it, we’ve had it! With such extreme weather, I was naturally concerned about how well my fig trees were holding up.
But here’s the fantastic news: despite the frigid conditions, the potting soil remains unfrozen, and the fig trees look healthy and strong! That’s a huge relief! To keep them in top shape, I gave them a good watering before tucking them back in beneath their protective covering.
Special Winter Experiment: Protecting Taller Branches
In addition to safeguarding the roots, I also preserved approximately 3 to 4 feet of branch growth, carefully wrapping them in water pipe insulation for added protection. This is part of an ongoing experiment to see just how much length a fig tree can retain under these conditions. Will these insulated branches survive and leaf out beautifully in spring? Time will tell, but I’m optimistic!
For now, I’ll continue to monitor them, ensuring they stay hydrated and protected until the warmer days return. This is excellent news!
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Stay tuned, keep on rootin’ and happy growing!
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