If dormant sprays are used, they should be applied shortly after pruning, but not after bloom. Pruning of fig trees should be done during cold weather, if possible. Production of summer figs may be totally eliminated in favor of autumn figs by complete pruning. The autumn figs eventually appear on new growth of the immediately preceding summer. The type of pruning, if any, is determined by the type of fruit desired.
Winter is also bare root season.
Selection is usually best as soon as bare root stock becomes available. The more popular cultivars may be found at the best prices in the garden departments of home improvement centers. However, it is very important to be able to recognize good quality material. Prices may be higher at nurseries, but selection and quality is usually much better. Summer bulbs or dormant perennials, such as anemones, callas, canas, gladiolus, lilies and ranunculus, may continue to be planted.