summer pruning

A Simple Summer Prune for Apple Trees That Determines Next Year’s Heavy Crop

A timely summer prune helps your apple tree put its energy into forming flower buds instead of long, vigorous shoots. Done correctly, it supports productive spur growth and sets you up for a stronger harvest next season.

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Protect Apricots from Frost Summer Pruning Delays Bloom and Can Save the Crop

Apricots bloom early and are easily damaged by late spring frosts. A targeted summer cut known as Šitt’s pruning can slightly delay part of the bloom while improving fruiting wood.

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