A project is underway to prune hundreds of trees on campus in an effort to protect and enhance their health and longevity.

In terms of quince, the right time to prune quince trees is during their dormant season. This can be anywhere between leaf drop in late fall and bud break in winter, however, the ...

Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth ...

When to prune an orange tree will vary depending on your US hardiness zone. The perfect time can be between February and April, so keep a close eye on when the frosts end in your ...

Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's secret to maintaining a happy and healthy tree. It promotes fruit production ...

There is a right way to prune trees and if done improperly, there could be irreparable damage to the tree. During these ...

Winter is the ideal time of the year to prune many trees. The branches are bare which makes it easier to see the overall ...

Restricting the growth on trained trees lets light and air into the tree, which helps fruit to ripen. It also helps to ripen the wood and produce good buds for next year's crop. All cherry pruning ...

Note: Do not prune more than 20% of your tree in a single year. This could put it into shock. If you over prune, your tree will dedicate its energy to growing new leaves instead of fruit.

Even for the handful of trees bred for more urban settings it still can be “a rough go,” he said. But Short maintains that with the right pruning, undertaken early, trees can be shaped and ...