Can I Prune My Chicago Fig In May?

Question

I have a 1 year old Fig I thought was dead. It is sprouting hew leaves. Should I prune it?

Answer 1

Since it is only a year old and it sustained winter damage, I suggest waiting to prune. Let it continue to leaf out, then if there are obvious dead limbs, you can remove those at any time. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htm

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