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Dividing new growth from base of old fig tree

9 years ago

I have a 20 year old, 15+ foot tall fig that was too big to cover over the winter and it died back to the ground. It is now sprouting many new shoots, about a foot tall each, out of the large root system. Several friends would like new plants from this tree. I tried doing dormant cuttings 2 years ago with no luck. Would now be a good time to remove these shoots and try to root them? I'm pretty sure the roots will be too large to dig with them. Should I put them in rooting hormone and keep damp in the shade and hope for the best?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

thanks,
Betsy

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organique
9 years ago
You will have better success with air layers. Since they are coming out of the ground, you have it easy. Bury the bottom three or four inches of the new shoots. Keep the soil moist. Probably best if you also mulch heavily to help retain moisture. Dig the soil back in a couple months and you will find new roots. At that time, cut off each shoot below the new roots and transfer into one gallon pots filled with well drained potting soil.
Ruby_Dog
Original Author
9 years ago
That sounds like something I can do! And easier to let the plant root itself while still attached to its parent.

Thanks!!
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