Figs...has anyone grown one in Ireland?

Maria · Hazel Tree Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 4

I'm just wondering if anyone has grown a fig tree/bush in Ireland with any success. I've got one in a container which is supposed to suit them but it went a big black at the tips and last year the fruits dropped off before they were ripe....any ideas?

Thanks, Maria
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Rach · Hazel Tree Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 26

Hi there,

I know of a few fig trees that are all growing against south facing sheltered walls and the fruits ripen.

One of the trees is actually growing through a green house which is
falling apart around it! It's about 15/20 feet high but it would have started life inside the intact green house.

These trees are also in Dublin or in walled gardens.

Rach

GPI

Most well grown Figs I have seen were wall grown.