I live in San Diego, CA (Penasquitos).

I planted Desert King Fig tree few months back. It dropped all its leaves during fall and I pruned little bit. But there were no signs of new growth yet. My other fig (Black Jack) already started sprouting. I scratched the lower trunk of DK tree and they seemed to be dry and not greenish. I cut one of the twig (see photo attached). One of the branch showed some green patch. (attached). Is the tree alive, should I need to wait few more months to see new growth?

Any tips, advise or pointers?

Photos posted in the following link:
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4456842

It's mostly alive and adjusting to the new soil especially when you see green below the bark. Figs are amazing hardy.

You are good. Patience grasshopper!

Relax. Now take a fig breath! Desert King is hardy and bounces back from abuse.
Here's my take on DK: On 12-14-2015 I posted an entry on F4F
entitled Cutting Back Transplants. I attached an image which was 
easy to do back then. I potted ten (10) 5-6 year old plants and cut them 
way back. Kept them outdoors all winter. Questioned whether I'd see
leaves on them again, much less figs. Didn't really care much because I was clearing 
garden space to grow something else. Come late spring, 9 of the 10 leafed-out!
Come Aug. this year I expect figs on the (2016) old growth.

Thanks Charles, that's very encouraging!
Can u pls send the link u referred to?

I found the link Charles, don't sweat on it.
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/cuttingback-transplants-7835329?pid=1290137861

Hello everyone! you guys were right! to remain patient!
My DK fig started sprouting, glad that I didn't remove it.

Thanks everyone!

P.S: any tips on watering, good growth/fruiting?

pic attached.  

Desert King is a survivalist! Here's what I wrote to a few members
who bought the cuttings from me recently and asked for advice: