Okay so I have a Black Mission and a Pinoche fig in large tree pots outside.   The Mission is about 7 feet tall, the Pinoche is about 3 ft, little branching.

I have heard that figs need pruned because they fruit only on new growth, and to wait after they bear figs.   These of course are done with figs this year.

I'm in zone 5b, so they are going to have to winter inside downstairs.  I have a spot, there is a window that is not very large and overhead florescent lighting on a 12 hour timer.   I can add clip lights on the timer too if they need more light.

But, at what temps to bring them inside?  First night it dips to 39?   Or 32?

Also, my thoughts were to prune back quite a bit right before bringing in, as this would help space wise and moving them.  But would the double stress of moving inside and pruning at the same time, be too much?

I am waiting for the leaves to fall off, and the temps to get closer to 25f a couple of nights before I bring mine in. I will prune/shape the taller ones as I bring them in dormant. The pruning will be done to try to encourage a more balanced tree for next year, and so they will easily fit in and out of the cellar door. The cuttings will be saved for rooting or trading later. I am in zone 5 in central MA.

So what are the benefits to bringing in with leaves, as opposed to with leaves off?   And pruning after leaves fall off?

I'm inclined this time to bring in with leaves.   I suspect they'll fall off anyway indoors over the winter.