I have a 2 year old fig tree that I've been trying to espalier. I have 2 horizontal branches attached to the top tiers of my trellis and one horizontal branch on the next tier down. What I'd like to have is 4 laterals on each side of the trunk. If I cut the tree off at the top of the trellis this winter, am I likely to get side shoots that will give me my 8 lateral branches or will I ruin my tree?

Thanks,

Gary Rose