A set of loppers for branches less than 3" in diameter is quite handy for those slightly bigger cuts. A freshly sharpened set of hand pruners will be perfect for branches less than an inch in diameter. Tools & Equipment: Before we start pruning, you will want to gather the proper tools and safety equipment. Pruning fruit trees in the fall will also benefit many varieties which can be done once harvest is over. This could be as early as January to as late as May depending on your climate. Try to prune during a one to two week break in the rain if possible to reduce your chances of fungal disease. When to prune: For all of those that ask, when is the best time to trim fruit trees? Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring while the tree is still dormant and before any new growth begins. You can rejuvenate your tree by simply removing suckers and water sprouts thus redirecting energy into productive growth. By reducing the over all mass of the tree it will make it easier to manage. Furthermore, we want to reduce the density of branches to allow more even light within the tree for more even ripening and growth. This process will increase air flow to prevent future disease. We prune to maintain tree health by removing dead, damaged and diseased wood.
Why we prune: Pruning is the practice of removing specific parts of a tree to redirect energy into other parts of the tree to improve tree health and visual appeal. Read more on how to prune fruit trees properly. Pruning fruit trees is very much an art and if you ask 5 professionals to come prune the same tree, they would likely all prune differently and do a good job. Pruning fruit trees is an important task that serves several purposes for your fruit tree but knowing when to prune, what to prune and how much to prune are key to the success of your fruit tree.
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