Why is my fig tree not budding

Question

Planted from a pot in February but protected with polythene clotch until April. No sign of budding yet.

Answer 1

It may not have survived. There are many things that can kill a newly planted tree the first year they are planted. This article will help you determine if it is still alive:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

If the branches are still pliable, then it may still be alive and just need more time. This article will also suggest other reasons that the tree may not be leafing out:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-leafing-problems.htm