Is it too late to start fig cuttings? My Chicago Hardy fig needs to be pruned and I would like to either trade or root the cuttings. This plant started a few years ago from cuttings but I did it much earlier in the year. It is still cold winter here and a long way from spring so I hope there is still time.

Last year when I trimmed it in late winter all was fine until the sap started to flow. Then the cut site bleed for a long time. Is this ok or should I do something with the cut sites this year.