How Do You Prune Weeping Fig Trees?
Aesthetic concerns are not the only reasons for pruning your ficus benjamina, or weeping fig tree. Properly pruned trees are well balanced and straight limbed. These attributes protect them from wind damage when situated outdoors and prevent containerized indoor plants from toppling. Weeping fig trees can grow up to 30 feet tall in their natural environment, so there are other practical reasons for pruning your indoor weeping fig tree. Correct pruning will not take away the pendulous aspect of the tree’s weeping branches. Plan to prune your weeping fig tree when new growth has matured. Stand back and observe the tree’s overall silhouette and shape. Note any upward-growing branches at the tree’s crown. Most of these will have to be pruned. Get close to the tree. Inspect the branches and plan to remove any limbs that rub, cross or otherwise congest proper and healthy growth. Place a tarp below the tree to prevent sap from staining the carpet or floor. Check the sharpness of the shears an
