We have a fig planted in a tub which to all intents and purposes seemed to have been killed after spending last winter outdoors.

It didn't show any sign of growth but still was green under the bark. I left it and in September I noticed what appeared to be tiny figs developing on the ends of what I thought were dead branches. Now the figs have developed and leaf buds are forming.

It's all very strange - I wonder if the plant went into a summer sleep due to the lack of rain (I didn't water much either as I thought the plant was dead!)

Has anyone else come across this sort of thing. It will be spending this winter in a cold greenhouse.

I have photos on my blog here http://glallotments.blogspot.com/2011/09/dead-or-alive.html if you are interested.

There is a book set in Italy called "The Miracle of ??Santa Figlio??" based on a fig tree that comes back to life so it is not unknown..

Wonder if we can grow figs here...

So I have little miracle! If we can grow them in Yorkshire I'm sure you should be able to in South Ireland.

I have a fruiting fig in Glasgow outside in a sheltered spot, so it should be possible. I have picked the last of the fruits today.

I have a fig in a pot that has been static for ages, not dead but not doing much either, they say they do better with roots restricted but not this one.
all the other fruit has done well, wondering whether to put it in the ground?

My memory came back; it is Santa Fico! A hilarious book it is too.

Will need to find pennies to get one. Our car just died unexpectedly so all is needed ! Thankful for seeds saved...

There are some used copies on Amazon for £0.01 + £2.80 p&p or new from £1.02 + p&p