Port Jackson Fig

I have a newly aquired Port Jackson Fig, Ficus rubiginosa, I think it is about 2-3 years old. Some of its leaves are very big, too big for my liking.

If I cut them off (It is summer here at the moment), will they grow back smaller? If so, where should I cut them? Research tells me to cut at the tip of its stalk, just under the leaf itself.

Any posts concerning this would be appreciated.

Bren`1

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Hi Bren,

Does your fig have any branches yet, or is it mainly a single trunk with leaves coming right off the trunk?

Jerry Meislik has a well-illustrated article on fig defoliation that might be of great help to you.

Do be sure that the plant is actively growing at the time of defoliation. *Never defoliate any tree that is not at the peak of health.

Regards,

Matt

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