Prune fruit

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Prune fruit. Get inspired and try out new things.
1k people searched this
·
Last updated 3d
a bare tree with red berries on it's branches is shown against a white background

Winter is the best time to cut back stone fruit trees (peaches, cherries, apricots and plums) and pome fruit trees (apples, pears and quince). Gardeners may have differing opinions about the best way to prune a fruit tree, but our simple three-step process that works for the majority of fruit trees.

30
an older woman pruning apples in a tree with the title, 5 easy steps to pruning apple trees

Pruning stimulates vigorous growth and opens up your tree to allow for good air circulation and sun penetration, which helps prevent disease and promotes healthy fruit. A neglected fruit tree may not produce much fruit, if any. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions on how to prune an apple tree!

2k
four different types of trees are shown in this diagram, with the names and numbers on them

Pruning ensures a tree that's easy to pick from for years to come, improves fruit quality, resists disease, and will not break under its load.

2.3k
an old growth tree is growing in the ground with new growth around it and labeled roots

If you want to get the most out of your blueberry bushes, you must prune them, but many people don't. Pruning can be a bit of a tricky subject for growers. Some plants need pruning hard, others barely at all, leading to many not bothering.

591

Related interests

Prune fruit and more

Explore related boards