When to Prune a Fig Tree. Fig trees should be pruned in early spring when they are still dormant and before growth begins for the season, says Becky Sideman, a professor of hortic ...

Read on for our best pruning tips for fig trees. Prune a fig tree early in its life to begin establishing the shape you wish it to take on. All pruning should be done during the plant's dormant ...

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. Wait to prune newly planted fig ...