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Fig trees are an ancient and easy-to-grow fruit bearing tree. But when it comes to tree pruning, a lot of home gardeners have very little knowledge on how to prune a fig tree. The following tips may help in fig tree pruning:

 

Fig Tree Pruning After Transplanting

 

The first time you must prune your fig tree is when you first transplant the young tree. Trim it by about half, so the tree could focus on developing its roots. Also, this helps the tree become well established, and grow branches on the sides for a denser structure. 

 

In the next winter season after transplanting your tree, it's best to begin pruning it for "fruiting wood." This wood which you will prune will help keep the fruits healthy as well as easy to reach. Choose four to six branches to be your fruiting wood and trim away the rest.

 

How to Prune a Fig Tree After It is Established

 

After a fig tree is well established, prune the tree during dormant season (winter) when it is not growing. This is the best time to prune.

 

Start to prune a fig tree by taking away branches that aren't developing from your fruiting wood, as well as any diseased or dead wood. Also, get rid of any suckers growing from the tree's base. Then trim away any secondary branches (those growing off the main branches) that are developing at less than 45-degree angle from the tree's main branches. This will get rid of any branches that may grow too close to the trunk and won't produce the best fruit.

 

Then prune off the main branches by 1/3 to 1/4. This step helps the tree put more energy towards producing the fruit for next year, which will become larger and sweeter.

 

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