How to prune a Fig Tree ✂️🌿 Easy tutorial Pruning your fig tree at the right time is one of the best things you can do for a healthy tree and a better harvest. Many gardeners hesitate to prune figs because they fear losing fruit. In reality, correct pruning improves light, airflow, structure, and fruit quality without reducing productivity when done properly. When pruning a fig tree, focus on removing four types of branches: 🌿Branches growing inward toward the trunk. These block sunlight from