Fig Tree Winter Protection | Wrapping, Covering & Mulch Rings: The How & Why
Channel: Ross Raddi
Date: 2022-12-22

Why should we wrap our fig trees? You should wrap your fig tree because your winter weather may be too severe. By wrapping we're protecting them from the wind, but also potentially giving them some insulation from the cold. The goal for our fig trees during the winter time is for them to take zero winter damage so that we can preserve the critical fruiting buds of our fig trees.

Read a step-by-step guide to wrapping fig trees on the Fig Boss blog, here: https://www.figboss.com/post/wrapping-fig-trees-for-the-winter-the-how-why

Here are the tools needed to wrap your fig tree properly. You can find all of the recommended materials at my Amazon storefront, here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rossraddi

Keep in mind that there are so many materials available. This comes down to preference, but I'm giving you all of the options so that you can choose the materials that are best for you.

Pruning shears or a pruning saw - you may want to prune your tree before wrapping. This can reduce the size of the tree and make wrapping an easier and more manageable task
Jute twine or bungee cords - this is how you'll bring the branches & trunks closer together
Leaves, straw, woodchips (any kind of mulch), or shredded cardboard - about one lawn bag full for each tree
A roll of burlap, housing insulation, moving blankets, bubble wrap, pipe insulation, or fleece row cover
Bamboo or metal stakes long enough to frame each tree - 3 per tree
Post-pounder tool, mallet, or hammer
Approximately 12 feet of chicken wire for each tree
A 10 mil tarp, tar paper, roofing felt, or a concrete blanket - this is a waterproof and insulative outside layer of the wrapping
Heavy-duty plastic bucket or trash can for the top of the wrapping
Step stool or ladder

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