On the other hand, there is some risk of shocking the tree if you.

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Nov 23, Root pruning container fig trees should be done annually or semiannually. Take a third of the rootball and prune the top of the tree to balance that new los. If you live where roots will be subjected to freezing temps, remove the plant from its pot while dormant, just before buds move in spring.

Saw the bottom 1/3 of the root mass off with a sharp pruning saw. Remove all the soil from the roots. Jun 06, There are many situations where you might want to prune a fig tree.

It scared the frogs half to death, so they jumped for the safety of the water.

The first time you should be doing fig bush pruning is when you first transplant your young fig tree. When a fig tree is first planted, you should trim a fig tree back by about half. This will allow the tree to focus on developing its roots and becoming well established. It will also help the fig tree grow side branches for a bushier tree.