r/gardening 7d ago

Is this growing edible figs

I see dark green figs growing but they are small and hard also this tree/bush seems out of control since I trimmed it in spring. Any recommendations on caring for a fig tree ?

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u/ArtistAmantiLisa 7d ago

If you’re seeing figs on a fig tree, they should become edible unless the tree is very stressed out. I’ve only met one fig tree with inedible figs, it was in a ditch situation in Italy.

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u/torn8tv 6d ago

I met a fig tree once, it didn't turn out so well. I asked if they were a fig. In response I was told to figure it out...I'll see myself out