Monthly Tip

If you want to keep the size of your trees manageable, you can do summer pruning after harvest in addition to the usual dormant pruning.  An advantage of dormant pruning is that it is easy to see the branch structure. An advantage of summer pruning is that it reduces leaf area so the tree produces less energy and doesn't get as large. With apricot and cherry trees it is important to prune them only in the summer when it will be dry for several weeks afterwards.  Apricots and cherries are susceptible to a fungus called Eutypa that can kill a tree. See the August tip "Prune Apricot and Cherry Trees". 

 

More information: Pruning fruit trees