Q: I was given a cutting of a reputed excellent fruiting fig tree three years ago. It grew quickly but no fruit ever. What am I doing wrong?
Frank L., Bendigo, VIC
A: Most fig trees will start fruiting in 4-5 years but pruning is important. Decide whether you want spring (breba) fruit or an autumn-cropping tree. Keep your tree at 2-3m.
For spring fruit, prune vertical branches back by 25% after summer growth. This pruning will encourage laterals that will fruit in September/November. For autumn fruit, prune hard in winter to encourage lateral stems. These will fruit the following year in late summer and autumn.
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