Summer Pruning A Useful Practice In Fruit Culture
Summer pruning aids fruit trees by removing useless wood and balancing growth. Start in spring, thinning shoots gradually to twice the eventual number, then a second thinning at six to eight inches. Leave enough shoots for foliage and shading, ensuring roots and air flow, reducing later winter work and improving wood ripening. Rubbing off early shoots helps stone fruits avoid gum.
Summer pruning guidance for mature trees and new growth
The text explains summer pruning to control growth, recommending pinching back tips in November or December and continuing through summer. It argues keeping some wood supports vigor, using early pinching to start fresh growth, and suggests repeating pruning 1 2 more times for best results while noting timing varies by tree type.
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