[header] How to prune a ficus tree [title] Trim outdoor ficuses anytime in late summer, fall, or spring. [step] Outdoor ficuses are fairly adaptable and can be trimmed during most seasons. Anytime from late summer to early spring is ideal, as this is right before and after your ficus's dormant season.
[substeps] Try not to prune your outdoor tree in early summer, as this can induce an off-season growth spurt and leave your plant more vulnerable to frost. [title] Prune indoor ficuses in summer, autumn, or early spring.