Tips. When pruning a mature fig tree, avoid removing more than 30 percent of the tree’s canopy in a given year. Your tree needs time to heal, and trees pruned too heavily are at risk of becoming ...

Fiddle leaf fig trees have long been the stars of social media with good reason: A healthy fiddle fig is straight-up gorgeous. If you're trying to make your home Instagram-worthy, this houseplant ...

Propagating a fiddle leaf fig works best during the spring and summer months. As woody plants or indoor trees (depending on which variety you buy and how you prune it), fiddle leaf figs are best ...

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Ahead, experts explain how to prune a fig tree to ensure it stays healthy and provides ample fruit. Meet the Expert. Becky Sideman, a professor of horticulture at the University of New Hampshire.