aikigypsy I recommend you wait to remove the wood until you can clearly determine the wood is dead. If the branches look burned/black then it should be brittle. If the branches are brittle they are dead and should be removed. Obviously your tree experienced a major set back and it is unlikely you will get any fruit from it this growing season. I recommend you review the numerous posts on the Fig Forum how to properly wrap a tree. A few potential reasons your branches appeared burnt upon unwrapping include: Branches were touching the wrapping (you want at least a few inch gap between the outer wrapping and the branches), The material you used to insulate your tree became wet and held the moisture and lastly a cap wasn't used to shed rain water. When I used to wrap trees I used an upside down 5 gallon bucket with holes drilled in the side to permit condensation out of the wrapped tree.

Hopefully this helps.

Vinnie

I never used any rapping around the fig trees. I had them planted in pots with lots of drilled holes
around. The pots then are planted in a raised bed in the garden. Every winter I used to dig the pots and take them in the garage. But my fig trees number grew from two to 10 and became a daunting task to I never used any rapping around the fig trees. I had them planted in pots with lots of drilled holes
carry all these heavy pots to the garage. Last year I waited for the Xmas halalula to get over and the stores put Xmas lights on sale with almost 80% discount and bough a bunch. I hanged the lights on the
trees and connected to electricity. (make sure the electric plug is outside plug to prevent fire and it has a circuit breaker) Every body loved the scene and the neighbors told me it looks beautiful. My trees survived the winter like champs but honestly I don't know why? Is it because the lights warmed them up? Is it because we had a very mild winter without severe cold spills? Is it because I am a genius, I doubt this one. Who knows.

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