The fact the roots are already settled in the soil can be of.

Jun 06, It will also help the fig tree grow side branches for a bushier tree. In the next winter after transplanting, it is best to start pruning fig trees for “fruiting wood.” This is wood that you will be pruning to help keep the fruit healthy and easy to reach. Select four to six branches to be your fruiting wood and prune away the rest.

Sep 21, In the early spring, just before you're ready to transplant, prune the branches back up to one-third of their length, to a healthy bud. Cut into the ground with a shovel, six to eight inches wider than the root-pruned area, to be sure you don't sever new root.

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Transplanting Large Fig Trees Moving a large tree is not a job for the average gardener. A backhoe is usually required. Prune the tree ahead of time to remove dead or broken branches and decrease the size of the stumpcut.barted Reading Time: 2 mins. stump grinder level