Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right.

We asked experts for their advice on when to prune fruit trees by variety, and when to do so in summer, winter, when trees are established and young.

Most fruit trees planted in eastern Idaho are grafted onto semi-dwarf rootstocks. Semi-dwarf trees can be kept in a size range of 10 to 12 feet with regular yearly pruning.

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Pruning can be used to train or direct growth, rejuvenate an overgrown shrub, and increase light to the middle of a fruit tree. It can be used to clean up broken branches.

Most fruit trees are grafted onto semi-dwarf root stocks. But semi-dwarf trees can get up to 35 feet without pruning. I like to keep them at a maximum height of 12 to 15 feet.

I read that I should prune my fruit trees every year. Mine have not been pruned for several years. Could you please explain how and when to prune fruit trees?

March is a month on farms when not so much is happening outdoors and farmers have time to prune apple trees. I often prune in the fall, or later in the spring when the ground dries out and warms up.

Key Points Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy.Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care.Regular pruning ...

It’s difficult to find someone to prune several kinds of fruit trees. In fruit-producing areas, such skilled workers are easier to find.

Apple 'Redspur' is another of the best fruit trees for a small garden – it's a dwarf tree, producing sweet red fruits which are similar to the classic 'Red Delicious' apples.