How to grow a fig tree to a reachable height.
R eachable height To grow a fig tree to a reachable height (i.e., one where you can easily harvest fruit without a ladder), you’ll need to use a combination of pruning, training, and choosing the right variety . Here's a straightforward guide: This is one of my fig trees that I am training to stay to a height I desire. I prune every other year so it can maintain the height that I like. The leaves become healthier . I hang my hanging pots on branches so the bend with out my effort. Here is a picture to show how low my fig tree grows. Its below the fence line. I will train all the branches hanging my pots or tie with wires. ✂️ Prune to Control Height When to prune: Late winter or very early spring (while dormant) Light summer pruning (after fruiting) to shape How to prune: In the first year, cut the main trunk back to about 2–3 feet to encourage low branching. In the following years, prune...