I just planted this tree- and believe it or not, pruning off all this is actually going to help this root system establish. Cutting off this main central leader will help change the overall structure of the tree three to thirty years down the road. Making what looks to be a drastic cut, is going to be extremely beneficial in the future. We’ll make more, precise cuts in the Spring. Fall is the perfect time to prune your fruit trees! Pruning in the cooler months encourages healthy growth and ensur

Have you ever heard of these 3 pruning techniques? I recently stopped by the Hagley Museum and Library and was given a tour of their gardens. In one of them, they had trees pruned in these unique ways. These methods take some practice to master, but they can increase interest or function in your garden, particularly with fruit trees and other small flowering trees. Espalier pruning involves training a tree to grow in two dimensions, usually along a wall or fence. It is often used in tight spaces