In message , Janet Tweedy
writes
How would you treat a fig tree that has lost most of the figs due to
frost/the cold? The tree is about 5 years old and about 6 foot tall,
against a house wall. Not fan trained.
I've never grown figs so i am not sure of how to go about tackling it.
Like wise some books say figs can harm foundations (house is about mid
19th century) others say it is fine left there.

Janet

I believe the fig trees grown by the majority are Brown Turkey variety
which are, I think, pretty tough and can withstand the average UK winter
without any problem. As far as being a danger to foundations is
concerned, I have heard this too but was also told that they produce
much better when their roots are strictly confined: therefore I planted
ours in a large pot sunk into the ground. This has in no way inhibited
its growth; it makes very strong growth annually, produces prolifically
and keeps our secateur muscles in fine trim. I suspect one of the keys
to maximising production is to have it suitably located. We have it on a
S. facing wall and I am attempting to fan train it against a Ham Stone
wall.
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Gopher .... I know my place!