The goal is to increase scaffold strength, promote fruiting branches, and minimize rubbing and crossing.
It’s important to know how to prune a fruit tree for the first three years. The scaffold is formed by selecting a scaffold whorl, four to five balanced branches, which will form the base form of the tree. This type of training gives the tree a strong trunk and laterally branching stems that start about 30 inches (76 cm.) from the ground. This training for young trees can take many forms, but the most common is central leader training. You can’t expect much fruiting in the first two to three years as the plant develops low branches for better fruiting. This causes the new tree to grow low branches and balances growth and the root system to keep the plant from getting top-heavy during establishment. Pruning should be undertaken at planting time where you cut the new stem off 24 to 30 inches (61-76 cm.) from the ground and remove any side shoots. The best time for pruning fruit trees is at planting and in subsequent years, in early spring before buds break and trees are still dormant. Initial fruit tree pruning is important to help young trees produce thick stems and open canopies where light and air can enter and promote flowering, as well as reduce fungal and bacterial diseases. Most fruit trees don’t need pruning annually once they have been trained. Read on for some tips and techniques on fruit tree pruning. Proper pruning methods and timing are the keys to bountiful crops and healthy trees. Learning when to prune fruit trees will also create an open scaffold that is strong enough to bear all those beautiful fruits without breaking. Timing and method of fruit tree pruning can enhance the amount and quality of your crop.
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