Outdoor Fig Tree (Ficus carica) Winter Protection in NYC

Two edible fig trees in NYC need winter protection. Proven methods:

Container trees: Drop leaves → move to unheated garage/basement (35–45°F). Easiest.
In-ground: Wrap with burlap + straw to top.
Trenching: Dig trench, tip tree in, cover with straw/burlap.
Anti-desiccant: Wilt-Pruf spray helps.

Container method (if potted) is simplest. In-ground: wrap or trench. All need cold dormancy.

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