How To Prune A Fig Tree (Video)

How and When to Prune Your Fig Trees

It's best to prune your fig trees in the spring. In the video below, you'll be shown how to reduce the height, take out unwanted crossing branches and generally tidy up the look of your fig tree.

Most of this advice does not really apply to the excellent dwarf variety, Little Miss Figgy, which grows slowly and so needs very little pruning.

You will need some secateurs and a pruning saw, and/or some bypass loppers.

Ross Raddi takes you through the complete life story of your fig, from a small plant up to a productive tree.