Prune stone fruit trees in mid-summer. There are various reasons for pruning fruit trees with stones in summer, including: To keep the tree's shape neat 'Most fruit trees that are pruned in summer ...

Second, you should remember that trees are living things and when we prune them, we are intentionally wounding them. This sets up a response in the tree to try and minimize the damage.

Second, you should remember that trees are living things and when we prune them, we are intentionally wounding them. This sets up a response in the tree to try and minimize the damage.

The tree ends up with a thick trunk and dozens, if not hundreds, of little branches shooting off from the top. The common mistake demonstrates what Hauser stresses: Pruning can’t solve all problems.

When the tree is dormant, pruning doesn't stimulate growth and prune wounds heal quicker. Once leaf and flower buds start to expand in spring, pruning is discouraged. This also goes for fruit trees.

Second, you should remember that trees are living things and when we prune them, we are intentionally wounding them. This sets up a response in the tree to try and minimize the damage.