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Suggestions for pruning this fiddle leaf fig tree

curtmcd
11 years ago

Hi,

Years ago I took a clipping from my friend's fig tree. It rooted and grew tall as a single stem. Eventually I lopped it off at the top and it shot out three branches. Now it's reaching across the kitchen and to the ceiling, so I need to take measures again. I love the plant and would like to keep it beautiful. I'm afraid of what monstrosity I might end up with if I cut it wrong!

Should I chop all three branches down to a foot long and wait for it to recover? Should I try nicking it at different places to encourage new branching? I can't find anything on the trunk or branches that resembles a bud. I guess I'm shooting for a dense ball standard shape.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Curt

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