If you’re growing fig trees where temperatures ... If it is less than 3 years old, cut the tree back by one-third its size, then pull the branches inward and tie them together with soft but ...

Branches growing inward or in the wrong direction ... by rubbing allow insects and diseases to enter the tree. The experts warned: “Crossing branches result in rubbing and damage to bark and ...

Fig trees that aren't pruned will naturally develop a shrubby form. To maintain a tree-form, establish a single trunk and remove suckers at the base. Alternatively, you can select three or more widely ...

The trees are important not just for crossing rivers ... these roots with one another or with branches and trunks of the same or another fig tree. They merge by a process called anastomosis ...

Once as a young girl I was given a plump handful as a very special treat, each dusky-skinned, luscious fig sitting ... or crossing branches removed along with about a quarter of the tree’s ...

Prune the tree in late spring, removing shoots and buds that are pointing inwards ... Cut the branch on the tree side and pot up or plant out your new fig tree.

Cut back runaway shoots, and eliminate crossing branches and dead wood. Water needs: Water weekly during warm weather. Snapshot: Dwarf fig trees have sweet, teardrop-shaped fruits and large ...

Eliminate crossing branches ... and bent back toward the branch. Pick the fruit as it ripens and protect from birds if you can. In late fall, pick off the remaining ripe figs and clean up fallen fruit ...

Prune any crossing, inward or downward growing branches ... Prune to what you think looks good and makes you happy. Fig branches of in-ground trees grow back quickly." So, don't worry if ...