Wait until late winter to prune, but before new growth begins.

Jun 06, There are many situations where you might want to prune a fig tree. The first time you should be doing fig bush pruning is when you first transplant your young fig tree. When a fig tree is first planted, you should trim a fig tree back by about half. This will allow the tree to focus on developing its roots and becoming well established. It will also help the fig tree grow side branches for a bushier tree. In the next winter after transplanting, it is best to start pruning fig trees.

The first tree had character, much like many old trees.

Jan 02, This tree is just over 6 years old and has never been properly pruned as you can very well see. I have two large fig trees and one I would like retain as much 1 year old wood on in order to have a productive breba crop (Live in Phoenix 9b).

This tree is a Brown Turkey, which I plan to graft over extensively. 20+ Varieties this year if all goes. Dec 12, Wait until late winter to prune, but before new growth begins to emerge in early spring. During the first pruning, you can use a pair of sharp hand pruners to prune your fig back by up to half it's size. Doing so will help to stimulate root growth, which helps your fig. Jan 17, Zone 7A - Greater PhiladelphiaWebsite & Blog: treegrinding.bar Media:treegrinding.bar://treegrinding.bar Not too many though; you do not want to kill the poor tree.

Will the deer eat fig tree leaves?

It is a good idea to deal with suckers at the same time. Try to tear them off the root from which they have grown rather than cut them. Late May: there should be a fair bit of new growth on the tree now. If not, wait a couple of weeks. Prune all these new branches back to 5 or 6 leaves.