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Do I really need to prune those fruit trees?

3/21/2016

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You sure do.  Here's why...Pruning is an important part of caring for your fruit trees because the outer layer, called the canopy, becomes densely crowded with branches and suckers if not pruned.  Also, the broken or diseased branches as well as watersprouts need to be removed.  Each branch needs enough room to grow.  Pruning accomplishes this by reducing overcrowding and increasing the  amount of sunlight that the tree needs to thrive and produce strong flower bud development.   It is imperative that each branch gets adequate sunlight for good fruit production.  The two primary goals of pruning are shaping and controlling tree size.

​The best time to prune your fruit trees is in the Winter or early Spring.  This insures that the trees are dormant when a severe pruning is done.  If need be, a minor pruning can be done at the end of Summer.

​Pruning is an important and necessary part of fruit tree health and good fruit production
. Info credits to umaine.edu, gardeningchannel.com, modernfarmer.com

12 Comments
Sarah Anderson link
5/6/2016 01:33:17 pm

I didn't know that one of the reasons you pruned trees to prevent branches from crowding each other. I should really do this with my trees so they don' tend up dying and causing a problem. Though, I feel like I would have to call a professional, I don't know what to cut and what not to.

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Jim Dean link
5/7/2016 11:41:03 am

Hi Sarah, crowding is one of many reasons to prune. If you live in New Haven County, I would be happy to take a look at your pruning needs. All of my contact information is on our website. If not, check HomeAdvisor for a reputable arborist in your area.

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8/11/2016 01:39:21 pm

Thank you, I'm happy to hear that it was helpful. Good luck with your blog.

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8/11/2016 01:40:12 pm

Thanks very much. I appreciate the positive feedback.

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7/10/2017 02:57:49 pm

I'm so glad that my blog is helpful. Thank you

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rachel frampton link
7/8/2020 02:50:53 am

I've been planning to have my trees pruned because I learned that its dead branches may affect the others. It's also great to learn that through this, there will be an increase in sunlight because it will eliminate overcrowded branches. I'd also keep in mind to have it pruned during the winter or early Spring.

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Jim Dean link
7/8/2020 10:36:40 am

Rachel, I'm so glad that the blog was helpful to you. Thank you for letting me know.

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Tez link
1/26/2021 05:21:33 pm

I appreciate what you said about how severe pruning needs to be done in the winter. Half of my trees have scraggly branches. I'll have to get a tree service to work on the oak trees.

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