Santa Rosa Press Democrat: July is the optimum time for summer pruning Fan-trained fruit trees have branches arranged in a (yes, you guessed it) fan shape. They are tied to a wall or fence and benefit from regular light pruning to keep them shapely, healthy, and ... As the heat and drought of July crescendos, you may notice that spring’s tender new growth has turned into summer’s woody overgrowth.

Understanding the Context

The fruit trees have sent up leaders that develop buds high out of ... Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

Key Insights

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ... News 12 Networks: Garden Guide: How to prune your fruit trees for a great summer harvest! Garden Guide: How to prune your fruit trees for a great summer harvest!

Final Thoughts

Over the years we have been conditioned to believe pruning while there are leaves on trees is a capital offense. Consequently, it has probably never crossed the minds of most home orchardists to break ...