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Lauren Bradbury

When to prune fig trees - experts reveal the perfect time to improve the health of your tree (and its fruit)

White small garden with fig and rose growing up wall.

Like many other fruit trees, fig trees need a huge amount of space to grow. Being confined to a small corner of your garden will ultimately affect the yield and the overall health of the tree, but knowing when to prune fig trees can help you keep your fig tree (and its fruit) in tip-top condition. 

Knowing how to prune fig trees is an essential piece of information to know. But while having the tools and tips to cut this tree back is important, you also need to know when to complete this garden task, as all fruit-producing plants are different. In fact, you should prune an apple tree in November, and you should prune summer-fruiting raspberries in late summer. 

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