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["William C. Garthright" <billg@inebraska.com>]

OK, I was looking for a possible planting location for a fig tree (or 
bush), and the south side of my garage does get sunlight all day. It is 
a VERY small (only 14 feet wide) detached garage, but the south side 
faces my house (far enough to get full sun by this time of year). It 
also happens to be almost the only place left in my yard where I can put 
a small garden in full sun,... but maybe I'd rather have figs, anyway, 
right?

If I did this, how far from the garage wall should I plant the fig?

Or I might plant it at the southeast corner of the garage - still full 
sun, but giving me a little room to plant something else west of it. I'm 
not sure if this would give me the full benefit of the south wall or not 
(but none of this area FEELS any warmer in winter, though it's maybe 
somewhat protected from the wind). Well, in that case, how far from the 
garage should I plant the fig?

Still considering this. Not sure what I'll decide, but I'll definitely 
report on my results if I go ahead with it.

Thanks again for all the comments!

Bill
Lincoln, NE (cold zone 5a, heat zone 7)

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