You can eat the fruit of your ornamental peach trees, but these are not edible. These varieties are grown for their beauty and flowering characteristics rather than for the quality of their fruit. So while they look pretty, the fruits will not be good. Early fruiting can … [Read more...]

You can feed your goats peaches from your peach tree, but you need to limit their diets to a half-peach a day. They will get an excessive amount of sugar, and this can lead to health problems. A goat's diet must also contain milk, hay, and water. The pygmy variety is one of … [Read more...]

Many people wonder why fig trees make them itch. The sap from the tree has a chemical component called furocoumarins, which can be irritating when it comes into contact with the skin. But the main culprit of this irritant reaction is fig leaves, which are very tough and scaly. … [Read more...]

When the fig tree blossoms? The answer will vary depending on the variety. Most commercial varieties produce only female flowers, but some varieties have both male and female flowers. The pollination process is accomplished by tiny wasps that lay eggs inside the male figs and … [Read more...]

The fig tree is a deciduous plant that requires special care during the winter months. It needs adequate protection from cold temperatures to grow well and produce fruit. When it is young, it can be sheltered by wrapping it in burlap and burying it in the ground. It bears its … [Read more...]