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.

Can you grow a fig from a fig tree? Well, it was Epictetus that said, 'If you tell me that you desire a fig. I answer you ...

Many fig growers recommend pruning potted figs so they have one main stem and a healthy number of branches on the top. Prune container grown figs back to 2 feet above the soil every year before ...

Either way, any substantial pruning of a fig tree should be carried out in March/April towards the end of its winter dormancy, and after the threat of severe frost has passed.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A couple weeks ago we discussed various types of fig trees which perform well in ...

The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, ... Pruning helps maintain the shape of the tree and encourages fruit production.

If you’re growing fig trees where temperatures drop below freezing for extended periods, then an ounce of protection can be worth a pound (or more!) of figs. Native to Mediterranean Europe, Asia ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not ...

Depending on the weather and your pruning practices, your fig could grow into a shrub or tree form. Shrubby plants with multiple stems growing from the ground are best wrapped for winter.