When do you prune a fig tree? ...


Answers:    Old Farmers Almanac
You need to prune with the sole purpose very babyish fig trees; established ones can be productive with or short heavy pruning. Avoid hefty winter pruning, which can cause the loss of the upcoming crop. It is best to prune on the double after harvesting the first crop of the season. If yours is a late-ripening hotchpotch, prune half the branches this summer and the remainder subsequent summer.
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If you necessitate to prune a fig then it have to be done in the comatose of winter, or the cut ends bleed latex sap. It's the same time next to vines.
The sap of figs is also hazardous, it contains a histamine and you can get an allergic aversion if it gets surrounded by your eyes or on lips. If this happen seek medical direction or take a couple of antihistamine tablets