Take advantage of fig tree hardiness to harvest figs even in cold climates. Learn how to prune fig trees for a good crop and how to prep a fig tree for winter.

2. Prune away dead and damaged plant material Another key care requirement for fig trees is pruning, and knowing how to prune a fig tree correctly could help encourage it to produce more fruit.

Some people wrap their fig tree in layers of burlap and leaves in late fall/early winter, then heavily mulch the roots. Others may cut the top back to the ground and then use heavy mulch.