Tree pruning time and technique
Ruchi Oswal
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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Proper time to prune fruit trees
Comments (35)Hi, Sakura! I think you would come to love your trees even more if you would service them yourself. Pruning isn't difficult, and there is no precisely right method. Most important, you can become one with your trees and you needn't worry about causing permanent harm. Here are some basics: 1) You be the boss! Shape and size the tree the way you want. Don't be afraid to make cuts. 2) Start by removing any suckers, then 3) remove any dead or seriously diseased limbs, then 4) remove any branches that are too low, then 5) remove any hangers, then 6) remove watersprouts, then 7) remove any branches growing toward the center of the tree, then 8) remove any crossing branches--leaving the stronger or more important, then 9) remove any mummified fruit, then 10) top the tree if it's getting too tall to suit you. Shape it like a Christmas tree with no upper limbs shading lower limbs. Use limb spreaders to force 70-90 degree angles with the central leader. Stand back and throw your hat through the tree. If it won't sail through, cut some more to allow good air circulation and spray penetration to minimize the disease that so concerns you. Thin your fruit big time. Live life to its fullest. Perhaps Harvestman will weigh in with his thoughts!!! Good luck, Misterbaby....See MoreFirst time tree planter, need pruning advice.
Comments (4)I suggest you try this post on the Fruit and Orchards Forum where the fruit tree pruning gurus live. Personally I'd leave the poor things in peace for a year to settle in. Fruit and Orchards Forum...See MoreBest time to root prune fig trees in containers?
Comments (2)Thanks Martin - I have seen your large yields in pics in the past so it seems root pruning in February will not effect fruit yields as long as other parameters are ideal. Perhaps my lower yields were due to inadequate fertilizer or too high soil temps in the pots, I measured one day this summer and the temp in the first 6 or so inches was ~ 100 in July with pots sitting on the driveway in sun all day. I will plan on relocating the pots or shading them next season to see if that helps! Thanks for your input! Have a great remainder of the weekend! Brian...See MorePruning old pear tree time
Comments (0)HI, I am wondering if it is right to prune old pear tree in June/July when fruits are growing? I will be cutting 2 or 3 branches which are around 3-4 inches thick and just want to get rid of them permanently as they do not produce variety of pears that I want. There are at least 2 varieties on my tree and I will be having extra branches with both of them. I know that late winter pruning is producing new growth and want to avoid it on my cut branches, but I am concern for harvest and overall tree health. Aiming to cut 25-30% of foliage....See Morechloebud
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