Last year I planted a black mission fig tree outside with the appropriate shelter, I wrapped it and protected it for the winter. I live in New York, Long Island. As of today 4/22 I am not seeing any new budding occur as yet. When do the new growth buds start to emerge?
You'll have to wait a while yet where you are. After the nights are consistently above 50 for a while and the days are warm. I have figs in zone 7 and no signs of life yet : )