How to Check for Winter Damage on Fig Trees After a Cold Winter

Close up of fig on Todd Cirella's garden

One of my biggest passions in life is growing fig trees. When done correctly, their fruit is one of the most delicious pleasures I have ever experienced. Starting my tree-growing journey, nothing was quite the challenge, as was the New York winter. The degrees dropped significantly, and the wind blew harshly; I feared my trees wouldn’t make it. 

While figs are somewhat hardy, extreme cold can lead to different types of damage. There are a few things one can do to prevent that damage. But what if the damage has already been done? 

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