How do you prune a mature fig tree?

Remember, the espalier of fig trees requires that you cut back to a bud, lateral branch or main trunk and try not to leave any stubs on the branches.

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Did you know that you can train your fig tree into an espalier?

Also, when should fig trees be pruned? Oct 20, Pruning and training a young fig tree takes patience. It can take up to four years to produce a beautiful espalier that produces a bountiful harvest.

Remember, the espalier of fig trees requires that you cut back to a bud, lateral branch or main trunk and try not to leave any stubs on the branches.

Fig wood is so soft that it's by far the easiest to prune.

Additional Fig Espalier Info. 1 day agoFig trees can grow up to 3m tall and 4m wide, so it's vital that you prune your mature fig tree to keep it manageable, especially if it's been planted in the ground. Plus, fig trees produce their fruit on one year old wood, so by pruning the old wood you can encourage its fruiting. Jul 10, I trellis figs on an espalier trellis. On April 3,a late hard freeze damaged my cordons.

Now that the trees have recovered, I will teach you how to pr.