Regular pruning is essential to ensure a healthy and productive fig tree.

If your cuttings were grown in a container, they can be transplanted to a permanent site without pruning. If you purchased a bare root fig tree, prune off about one-third of its top when planting.

You can also prune the tree to open up areas to more airflow throughout, as moist enclosed areas are more likely to become diseased. Fig rust.

QUESTION: My fig tree has grown more than 6 feet tall, but it is not producing well. The fruits are small and few. How can I improve the fruiting? ANSWER: Help boost production by pruning in early … ...

How to Prune a Young Fig Tree Pruning young fig trees is essential for establishing their overall shape, especially if you're growing them in pots, says Sideman.