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title: "HELP: Teach me to prune this 3+ yr old fig tree Last year it barely…"
description: "HELP: Teach me to prune this 3+ yr old fig tree Last year it barely bore 6 figs, and they never fully ripened. I’m in zone 8b, and this tree gets PLENTY of…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Emzy"
published: "2024-10-28T16:11:57.106591Z"
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# HELP: Teach me to prune this 3+ yr old fig tree Last year it barely…

_Posted by Emzy on 2024-10-28_

HELP: Teach me to prune this 3+ yr old fig tree

Last year it barely bore 6 figs, and they never fully ripened.

I’m in zone 8b, and this tree gets PLENTY of sun. The leaves look healthy and the tree is constantly budding.

In the past year I don’t think I saw it shed any leaves (weird because I thought figs were deciduous) Maine because it doesn’t get cold enough in north TX.

How should I prune this to maximize my yield (or at least improve it)?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rhiTIXXdtEy3LzM1FsGTRy1c-liEDOYhdnL-2ivgTrM/kDXeDxuwR5aLSnpXcAl81g.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rhiTIXXdtEy3LzM1FsGTRy1c-liEDOYhdnL-2ivgTrM/Nlgq2m5XTzaMhEe_aY22Og.webp?size=large)

## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2024-10-28

I recommend a professional tree trimmer who has experience with fruiting trees at least for a consultation. The main trunk looks like it was cut awhile ago leaving lots of suckers at the base and water sprouts on the branches. They fight for nutrients and water. A pro tree trimmer can recommend which ones to remove to maximize yield. I’m on the Tx gulf coast. My in-laws had a 40 year old fig tree. It didn’t drop leaves. I’m in zone 9a. 🍀🪴

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