Thin the fruit as follows: if a node produces “twins”, one should be removed. On each branch, remove any figs in excess of seven as the season is not long enough for them to mature. This allows the tree to put all of its energy into the existing fruit.

Why are my figs not getting bigger?

Fig trees are very susceptible to stress and when under stress, they will slow down or even stop ripening their fruit. The most common stress responsible for when figs don't ripen is lack of water, especially in high heat conditions. ... If your figs are not getting ripe, pests and disease can also be the problem.

When should figs be pruned?

After a fig tree is established, the best time when to prune a fig tree will be in the dormant (winter) season when the tree is not growing. Begin your fig tree pruning by removing any branches that are not growing out from your selected fruiting wood, as well as any dead or diseased wood.