Presently the tree/bush is approximately 10' tall.
Here are instructions for pruning an established fig tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm
Shalom. Greetings. Peace. My enemies poison my fig trees such that they do not grow new leaves and fruits. What poison do you think they use and what would be its antidote please? I changed the soil but that did not help because they poisoned the new soil also. It is very likely that they spray the branches and leaves with the poison. Thank you very much.
There is no antidote for general poisoning except good soil and water management to keep the trees as healthy as possible.
If you truly suspect trespassing and vandalism you should report it to the police. If a vandal is identified then you may be able to find out exactly what was used to poison your plants and soil.
How to care for your fig tree?
Most modern figs are, both, male and female. You only have to worry about this with antique cultivars. You wouldn't be able to see the reproductive organs unless you open one of the flowers/fruit since the organs reside inside of it from start to finish. Then you could just look and see whether you have stamen or a pistil inside. Again, most these days will have both.
If you do happen to have one of the dioecious cultivars, then you will need another tree of the opposite sex, and the braconid wasps that pollinate them.
This article will help you to care for Fig trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
The green figeater beetles destroyed most of my black mission figs this past summer. The tree sits happily in a large garden filled in with star jasmine. The tree is healthy and prolific but the mulch builds up under the star jasmine and cannot be removed. Would applying nematodes now (early October) kill off the larvae from the figeater beetles? Will the nematodes hurt the lizards that live under the star jasmine?
This article tells you how to control the beetle and yes, nematodes may help and won't harm the lizards.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fig-beetles-in-the-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/nematodes-as-pest-control.htm
it's a 3 year old plant in a large pot lots of fruit, but figs go brown then furry and soft on outside.
It may be fig souring, which is essentially rot. Make sure your container soil is well drained and you are not overwatering.
It also could be a wild male form, which does not produce edible fruit but aids in pollination. In that case you would need to get a female plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/what-causes-fig-souring.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm
We have several questions about a fig tree in San Francisco. This fig tree was planted by former occupants. Last year it bore lovely, delicious figs. This year the tree looks fine, and the figs look great on the tree, but they are still inedible on 26 October. So we have some questions and hope you can enlighten us. Can you tell, by the attached photos: what kind of fig tree it is (what type of figs)? whether the figs might still ripen, even at this late date? is there any hope for future fig “harvests”? Any other thoughts / ideas? Should we give up on these figs for this year? Thank you, in advance. Claire Bettag
Here is information that may help you speed up the ripening process.
You might consult your local extension office to help identify the variety. They would be familiar with what people grow in your area.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/figs-not-getting-ripe.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fr
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htmuits/figs/water-requirements-for-fig-trees.htm
Live in Cornwall & fig produces very well. Against fence, but space limited.
It's best to avoid heavy pruning, any more than you have to. Extreme pruning creates a vigorous growth response in spring, rampant growth of multiple sprouts, and creates more maintenance in the long run. Best Management Practices for tree pruning is to reduce height and spread by no more than 25%. Remove deadwood, thin and shape as needed.
This article has some more tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm