What is the best way to look after a fig tree in England and how much water should it have? mine is in a pot.?

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What is the best way to look after a fig tree in England and how much water should it have? mine is in a pot.?
I think it all depends on your soil, i have part clay soil, and my fig tree is partly in the shade. I was told that I wouldn't get any figs for at least 10 years. I have had them grow from day one and am getting each year. It's three years at the moment and growing wonderfully. Don't over water it.
Reply:this deciduous, spreading shrub with decorative, 3- or 5-lobed, mid-green leaves is best grown as against a south or south-west facing wall. In long, hot summers it will produce an abundant crop of brown, pear-shaped fruit with red flesh. These are rich and sweet and available for picking from August to September. An interesting and easy plant to grow, and is among one of the oldest fruits in cultivation.



* Position: full sun

* Soil: will tolerate most soils, except very badly drained

* Rate of growth: average

* Other features: medium-large, brown fruit (August to September)

* Hardiness: fully hardy



* Garden care: Plant in a 40cm (15in) pot in the ground or in lined pit to restrict root growth - unrestricted root growth leads to poor fruiting. Prune in spring when all chance of frost has past. Remove any frost damaged or weak branches, and thin out shoots to let light in. Some pruning may be required in summer - pinch all new shoots back to five or six leaves
Reply:Depends what sort of Fig tree it is. Generally, place in a good spot, full or partial sun, and water and feed regularly (Plant supplements or even mulsh are both good foods for Figs). Make sure the pot you have is big enough for growth (although it may not look like it is growing in height, the roots will eventually grow around half the height of the tree underground)



If you have a Weeping Fig tree remember that it will always look a little 'droopy', try not to over water.



There are plenty of tips for every plant and flower on RHS's website.
Reply:LOTS OF WATER WHEN IT HAS LEAVES.KEEP MOIST IN THE WINTER.
Reply:First, freshly planted in pots, don't feed for first year, then a general fertiliser once a year when figs start to swell.



when you see small fruits about thumbnail size these are next years fruit some will fall off



Keep your eye on the weather forecast, if it looks like a bad frost (-3 or 4c) put fleece on for safety.

Depends a bit on how sheltered the plants are.



train in a fan shape against a south facing wall