Prune peach trees when they are dormant, typically before bud break, which occurs in late winter or early spring. "This is the dormant season when pruning should be completed," says Sullivan.

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

How to prune backyard apple, peach and apricot trees There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree you’re trimming.

Choose a suitable location: Peach trees need six to eight hours of sunlight daily. The soil should be well-draining and rich ...

If you’ve planted fruit trees such as apple, peach or persimmon in hopes of enjoying the crop, you’ll need to prune them. “Fruit tree pruning can have different goals than pruning typical ...

My fruit trees have not been pruned for two or three years. Could you give me some suggestions on how to prune them?

We are approaching the time to get out and do your fruit tree pruning. There are many resources available showing how to prune and the proper techniques for different training methods. Not pruning ...