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Grapes and kiwifruit - prune in winter, back to buds and tie back any long new branches or canes to train into shape. Cherries and blueberries - do not require a lot of pruning, other than to shape and to remove dead or diseased wood. Both fruit on the same wood for years. The best time to prune is after fruit appears in summer or autumn. Aug 05, Turn an arduous task into a simple one Step 1: Clean up and remove Prune away any dead, damaged or diseased wood Remove small sprouts 'suckers' from the trunk Step 2: Let the light in By thinning the branch density more light and air can Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins.

May 13, Pruning Fruit Trees. Most fruit trees need pruning in the early spring or fall. And yet, there are two fruit trees as well as two fruit-bearing, woody vines that need winter pruning: 1. Apple and pear trees: These two fruit trees need pruning every winter to ensure a superb crop the following summer. Matter of fact, pears only provide a yield every other year.

Our top tips for pruning fruit trees Prune in winter when trees are dormant Make sure your secateurs are sharp and cut just above each growth bud When removing dead or diseased wood, always cut through the healthy tissue below the diseased section Paint large cuts with a Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Fruit trees can be pruned both in summer and winter.

Winter pruning is generally best done in July through August, and should be done before the buds begin to swell too much.

Summer pruning happens after the tree has finished fruiting (so depending on the variety this may actually be early autumn), and there are a few advantages over winter. Training young fruit trees is essential for proper tree development. It is better to direct tree growth with training than to correct it with pruning. Training includes summer training and summer pruning as well as dormant (winter) pruning. The goal of tree training is to direct tree growth and minimize cutting.