Can I Make My Fig Grow More Like A Vine Or Bush Instead Of A Tree?

Question

Using large heavy steel poles and arch

Answer 1

You won't be able to force it to elongate, but you can shape how it bends, or prune it into a smaller form at the expense of flowers and fruit.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/espalier-of-fig-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs