Doh! Darned fig tree sap!

Discussion in 'Trees' started by ClaraLou, May 14, 2010.

  1. ClaraLou

    ClaraLou Total Gardener

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    Just in case anyone is planning on planting a fig tree this year, be aware that the milky sap that figs produce can be quite nasty and you should wash off any you get on your skin immediately, unless you want to spend the rest of the day scratching. :(
     
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    Well, only if you want to patent some kind of itching compound, I suppose :)
     
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