FAQS

Chances are that whatever you’re wondering about your tree, we’ve been asked already. Check out the FAQs below for possible answers

10 Responses to “FAQS”

  1. Don Smartt Says:
    August 12th, 2006 at 1:01 pm

    Hi….i will soon be the owner of a home with one very tall (7′+) fig tree, an equally tall pear tree and three peach trees. The only experience I have in growing, pruning or even appreciating plants/trees is a small basil plant. I am concerned that my attention or inattention and ignorance will result in the demise of the fig tree. Would you know of anyone in the area of Verona/Montclair that I might engage to assist me/teach me/carry me and my new trees through the winter? I am continuing my research and welcome any directions….and if we survive the winter, I look forward to the rewards of having and sharing the ‘fruits’ as it were of my labors.

    Thanks

    Don Smartt

  2. Anna Says:
    August 12th, 2006 at 1:03 pm

    Hello, i live in Nutley nj. I want a fig tree!!! White fruit!! e-mail directions, price and when i should come to purchase it.

    My father in law has the black fig trees, i perfer white, i fear he may kill his, pruning a piece for me.
    I am first generation Italian American & my mother will treasure that tree!!
    It\’s fruit is so expensive in the markets.
    Thank you, Anna

  3. Tina Says:
    August 12th, 2006 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Anna,
    Thanks for your post: Dad will get back to you with info, since we are pretty low on stock at this point. Or, if you don’t want to wait, email him at:al@italianfigtrees.com or call (908)832-7770.
    Thanks!
    Tina

  4. Denise Says:
    October 16th, 2006 at 8:37 am

    We recently purchased a black fig tree and are keeping it in a container until we reclocate in 2 years. My husband brought it in the house at the first sign of frost and it is currently in our dining room, although it looks beautiful, I am confused as to how to care for it over the winter. Can it stay indoors at 68*? Should we move it to the garage/ We live on Long Island New York, and our winters are cold!

  5. Maria Ricci Says:
    July 23rd, 2007 at 11:27 am

    Hi My name is Maria. I have had a fig tree for three years. I live in Rhode Island where it is cold in the winter time. I keep the fig tree in doors until spring. This year i must have taken it out too soon and i think i shocked it because it died. Is there something i can do to bring it back to life?

    Thank You,
    Maria

  6. Andrew Says:
    August 21st, 2007 at 8:03 pm

    A branch of the tree was ripped down and the tree is currently exposed to the weather at this time. will the current weather threaten the life of my Italian Fig Tree?

  7. Administrator Says:
    August 21st, 2007 at 10:12 pm

    Hi All,

    If you have a question, especially a time-sensitive one, please send it to Al in an email. We’re not always able to check the comment queue, and we wouldn’t want your question to go unanswered.

    -Tina

  8. Ginny Sisolak Says:
    September 13th, 2007 at 9:00 am

    TO ALL

    I have a piece of a wonderful Italian Fig tree that came from Northern Italy over 60 years ago with my Grandfather. This is my tree’s second season in my yard. My question: “Is there something that can be done to keep the ants off the tree, and out of the figs?” I always remember the ants in my Dad’s fig tree, and we just shook them off. I’m hoping there is a none chemical way to deal with this.

    Thanks,
    Ginny

  9. Administrator Says:
    September 13th, 2007 at 7:27 pm

    Hi Ginny,
    Here’s Al’s reply:
    There’s a product called “Tree Tanglefoot” that you can apply in a band around the trunk of the tree.

    The ants become stuck on this band, and cannot pass freely between the ground and the branches (figs). No chemicals!

  10. Administrator Says:
    September 13th, 2007 at 7:43 pm

    This is Tina: I’m disabling comments to this page, as it’s not actively being maintained: please email your questions to al@italianfigtrees.com instead. Thanks!