Pruning Fig Trees Perfectly For Fig Cuttings [COMPLETE GUIDE]

Pruning fig trees is an art. Where you cut determines where the tree will grow new branches and set fruit, so you must know how your cuts will affect the tree's form. This is a complete guide for perfectly pruning a fig tree for balance, symmetry and maximum fruit production, as well as taking fig cuttings to propagate fig trees from the pruned wood.

While this video focuses on pruning fig trees in containers, these principles can be applied to pruning in ground fig trees, as well as most other fruit trees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 When To Prune Fig Trees
0:53 Tools For Pruning Figs
1:42 Identifying Fig Tree Nodes
3:03 Fig Cuttings Ideal Size
5:04 Fig Tree Pruning Demonstration
13:32 Pruning Fig Trees For Cuttings

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[notabrickinthewall]

I did it. Our 4yr old container desert king,
pruned and root pruned for the first time last week plus I got it up into a 15 gallon nursery pot.
I was left with 3, 24 inch scaffolds at the bottom...and a center trunk that I pruned down last week to 44 inches in height. Well today...i did the scaffolds again down to 21 inches and pruned the center trunk down to 21 inches. I was so afraid to bring it all down to same height but if what youre saying is correct..then I cant go wrong. Thankyou so much, I feel relieved that I just got it done. .

[HJG-]

*This is the most clear-cut, easy-to-understand, informative video on this subject yet!* _I watched tons of videos - and many were severely lacking!_ Their titles sounded good - but did not instruct properly or show close-ups.
*Thank you for taking the time to help others who need it!*

[Truthseeker]

Informative, clear and concise. You need to teach a course. Thanks from Canada!

[GumriRN]

take it from a Fig Tree owner who knew almost nothing about Figs when I bought my tree at the Colonial Williamsburg Garden Market 20 years ago. This is a knowledgable & excellent FIG EXPERT. I learned so muchj by watching this & another Fig video from this Creator. My own tree is in the ground & ever since the 1st year after I bought my tree (it was 2 feet in height & after pruning each year, it still gets too high for me to reach the top; it's 15 feet as I write this) I've ALWAYS gotten amazing fruit in August. I'm in the Northeast in zone 6 & every since the 5th year, I've pruned this tree almost back to its root base. I kind of WISH it wouldn't make so much fruit since most ppl don't know how delicious Figs are. Plus, they're kinda unforgiving as far as ripening. Once picked, they ripen quickly. But as far as pruning? Well, every year just to keep this tree manageable I prune it back BOTH in Winter & a few times even in March/ early spring. So, I wish I knew what Fig tree type I have, but this tree is almost indestructible. I've never fed it, ignore it & it still produces bushels & bushels of Figs every August.

[TheMillennialGardener]

If you found this video helpful, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😀TIMESTAMPS for convenience:
0:00 When To Prune Fig Trees
0:53 Tools For Pruning Figs
1:42 Identifying Fig Tree Nodes
3:03 Fig Cuttings Ideal Size
5:04 Fig Tree Pruning Demonstration
13:32 Pruning Fig Trees For Cuttings

[lagolden]

You are my fig tree hero. So much specific info in one place. Not just the how but the why. You ROCK!!!!

[lynettebee]

Tim T, Making good pruning choices is the priority in this video. Also, Scion wood can be stored before starting new trees. so potting up is not what this excellent video is about.

[MJFIGS]

Excellent video. Straight forward, no wasting time and great quality 👌

[therugglet]

Such a helpful explanation as to the reasons behind pruning. Clear explanation of the reason you choose to cut this branch vs. that branch. Keeping the branches at about the same height from the ground to encourage growth in both sides was something new to me. Thank you.

[MrFledge]

Thank you for putting this video together. I learned more valuable information in 15 minutes than the past 20+ years of owning fig trees.

[sireion]

Thank you for the clear, rational explanations with demonstrations. This has been very helpful. I've had a fig tree for over 15 years--from a glorious parent tree full of delicious fruit. Mine is a stick with some leaves. Now I feel confident enough to prune it and maybe create some cuttings. I live in Canada so it probably should remain a houseplant. Maybe I'll share how it goes, if it goes. Say hi to Dale and give him an extra treat for me. :)

[gomenos]

This man knows his stuff. An excellent and informative video.

[danielng]

very clear and concise. This means that you really know your stuff. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[FelipeRubio]

Very informative video, thank you for taking the time and showing us how to prune a fig tree!

[johnwaddell]

One of the best teaching videos that I have viewed. Thank you.

[capricecannon]

Thank you so much for providing such a complete guide for pruning my Fig trees.

[Hba]

Thank you! Very informative. I feel completely confident pruning my indoor fig tree now.

[rocknmamma]

How wonderful to have found you. I guess it's because my phones AI both listens to me, and remembers what I order, view, etc.
I've just bought a couple of bare root figs, and a number of other varieties that will need to be pruned to desired shape.
So thank you for such detailed information and illustrating your methods with succinct and informed reasoning.

[paulwayne]

Excellent, informative, no BS instructional video. You don’t just do, you explain why. I just moved (October) across town and took my fig tree with me. It originally belonged to my great grandfather. I’m 60, so that should give you some indication of how old it is. I hope it can survive the upcoming NJ winter. I think I will take some cuttings to hedge my bets.

[basilparkes]

Thank you for an excellent teaching tool, something that I shall look back on regularly to grow my fig trees. I am a novice and you put it across as though I too can be successful. So, I am now going to apply your teaching and see what happens. Many thanks. From the UK. 🙏🙏