[Arid_gardener] Re: Pruning Ficus

[Olin Miller]

It is time to either prune out the deadwood or replace the tree(s).  You
will probably not see any more new emerging growth.  The existing new growth
will continue to grow throughout the growing season.  You should probably
have an arborist evaluate the tree to determine if the trees are worth
saving.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: <mab1119 at qwest.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 3:55 PM
 maryann brown 85308 mab1119 at qwest.net
>...how do you know if your ficus trees are done after they have turned
>brown from the frost?
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----- Original Message ----- From: <swanna4 at cox.net>
> During this winter's freeze it appears I may have lost 3 ficus trees.  I
> see no evidence that they are alive. They were planted 3.5 years ago and
> until the freeze they were doing extremely well.  Is it possible they will
> "come back"?
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----- Original Message ----- From: <amknebs at bwmail.us>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 10:32 AM
> Melissa 85242 amknebs at bwmail.us
> I have 5 ficus trees that were hit hard by the cold weather this winter.
> All the leaves are brown.  Two appear to be coming back and have some
> green leaves growing. Tthe others have black spots on the branches and
> red/rust colored spots on the branches.  Is this a fungus?  What can I do
> to save them? Is it too late?  I have some pictures I could send if that
> helps.  Thanks!!!