pruning fig tree

Common fig tree is full of dead limbs but new growth is visible. Do you just start cutting out/pruning the dead growth to make room for the new? What do I need to know before I start cutting?

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#1 Comment By shelley On 05/26/2015 @ 12:59 am

Here is an article on pruning fig trees that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm ^[1]

As the above article will explain, a fig tree pruning endeavor starts out by first removing dead or diseased wood and any branches that are not growing out from your selected fruiting wood.

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