Trimming trees benefits them wonderfully.Not only will they be healthier and more beautiful, but they will also reward you with a more generous harvest, in short, they will bear much more fruit.And while pruning trees isn’t atomic physics, there are rules to follow..
When to prune?
Definitely late winter and early spring.This gives the tree enough time to regenerate and minimizes the impact of insects and diseases.For apple and pear trees, start sometime in March.Then we move on to other stone fruits.However, we will wait until the night frosts pass.
What to trim?
Unproductive branches.To identify an unproductive branch, you need to monitor the tree throughout the year.Read more about it.If you are a beginner, remove dry, diseased and damaged branches, as well as those that compete with each other.Also cut off thickened, thin branches, as they block sunlight and damage the whole tree.Don’t be afraid to cut too long branches, as they will probably break later anyway.You can also trim the tree for aesthetic reasons.Decide what shape of tree crown you prefer and trim it to the desired shape.
