Best time of year to prune fig tree

[Marc Lewis]

I have a reasonably large overgrown fig tree to reduce, when would be the best time of year to carry out this work? From memory am I right in thinking these can be reduced quite hard, any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance, marc.

[Eagle]

I would say never when there are any leaves on it. If you cut back the rootstock when replanting into a new pot, it will die if it has any leaves on it.

 

 

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[woodyguy]

I have a massive fig tree in my garden, wall trained. I cut it back to its framework (about 200 stems all about 5-8ft cut off each year). Late winter after the worst weather but they're hard to kill. They grow like crazy with massive leaves but less fruiting if cut hard back.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Prune yearly in early Spring after the possibility of hard frost.

 

My words having read the guidance in RHS Pruning & Training The Definitive Practical Guide to Pruning Trees, Shrubs and Climbers but not wishing to fall foul of their copyright!

[Stubby]

Prune yearly in early Spring after the possibility of hard frost.

 

My words having read the guidance in RHS Pruning & Training The Definitive Practical Guide to Pruning Trees, Shrubs and Climbers but not wishing to fall foul of their copyright!