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Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
Posted: September 5th, 2024, 7:48 am
by NickityNic
Is anyone defoliating their ficus yet? Getting the itch
Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
Posted: September 5th, 2024, 11:34 am
by Kevin
The minimum temperature here the other night was reported as being 1 degree.
While I may have an itch, it's certainly not being scratched at my place.
Kevin
Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
Posted: September 5th, 2024, 11:41 am
by Rory
You need to look at the fig. If its strongly pushing out new shoots, then thats a good start. But I still wouldn't be doing it where I am right now. I don't cut back figs until about November ish for Sydney weather. Ive been burnt before from going too soon.
Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
Posted: September 5th, 2024, 5:18 pm
by Keep Calm and Ramify
NickityNic wrote: ↑September 5th, 2024, 7:48 am
Is anyone defoliating their ficus yet? Getting the itch
Yes! This one is screaming out to me to be done.
Dropped all its old leaves this week.
It will see some live scissor action this weekend.... Itch is gonna be scratched red raw...YIPPPEEEEEE!!!!
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Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
Posted: September 5th, 2024, 11:03 pm
by kcpoole
I've done some in the middle of winter.
Repotted occasionally as well.
Pruned and wired 2 tonight
Ken