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Preventing Sunscald on Fig Trees Moved Outdoors Too Quickly

What Happened

Fig tree moved from indoor shade to full sun in PA. Two days later, leaves brown/bleached. Sunscald—leaves lacked protective cuticle/wax layer that develops gradually in sun.

Fix & Prevention

Damage is cosmetic; tree will recover.
Hardening off: Next time, place in shade 2–3 days, then dappled sun, then full sun over 7–10 days.
Same for temperature: Gradual exposure to outdoor nights.

Think of it like a base tan vs. sudden tropical vacation—plants burn too.

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