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SoCalGardenNut said:I might not move them, but I might prune them back to my height. The position where this fig tree is, it's competing with my neighbors hedge, that's why I planted the fruit tree there in the first place. But I have 6 fig trees total and two are espaliered on the fence. 4 are in containers. I will have plenty of figs. Fig preserve is my favorite, I buy them around Christmas and to serve with Brie and crackers.

IIn zone 9a or higher. Any major pruning should be done when the tree is dormant. Figs are vigorous and can be pruned any time of year once established. But you should not prune off more than 1/3 of the trees mass in your zone when it is not dormant.

If you want it too all be at a height that is easy to pick. If there are no branches at the height you desire. When it is dormant in the winter. Cut the tree off to a height of 18"-24". When it comes out of dormancy the following year. Don't give it any fertilizer until it has a flush of new growth. But only give it a half dose or you run the risk of burning the leaves.