Current weather - click for forecast, or enter a The North Carolina Cooperative Extension recommends that fig trees be pruned in late winter to prevent their height from being affected by opening the bush, removing dead wood and suckers from the trunk and main branches, and cutting off the droopy branches near the end of the season. Other symptoms of an infestation include poor growth or fruit production and yellowed foliage. Figs are very easy to root from cuttings taken during winter or summer. Figs are a popular fruit in North Carolina, and they can be found growing in many gardens and orchards. In North America, fig-trees take about six years to mature. The larger, reddish brown fruits of Brown Turkey are also tasty, and the preferred choice for preserves. prune existing branches to eliminate new ones that will compete with existing ones during the dormant season next year The Spruce / Kara Riley must be trimmed three times a year to keep their health. In cases where fruit is prematurely dropped, it could be due to dry weather or damage from a spring frost. Prune figs when they are dormant in late winter or early spring, before the shoots begin to grow again. Baton Rouge, LA 70803. During the first few weeks of June, the first orbreba season is in full swing for fresh figs grown in the United States.