Usually, trees are pruned twice a year – in the fall and spring. In the fall, it is better to prune trees from the end of February to March. It is important to choose a time when it is not so cold, but the trees are still sleeping and the buds have not yet formed.22 Mar 2022
When to prune trees in the fall or spring?
Most professionals agree that pruning trees in the spring is the best decision. If the temperature is still close to zero and the sun is already active, then fruit trees are still dormant. But their bark is already becoming plastic and pliable, which allows pruning with minimal damage.
When to prune fruit trees?
In early March, when the threat of severe frosts has passed, young pome fruit trees (apple and pear trees) begin to be pruned. They have the earliest sap flow, so pruning starts with them. In April, they work with most other fruit trees, including stone fruit orchards (apricot, cherry, cherry).
When can trees be pruned for winter?
Trees can be pruned in winter even at temperatures belo w-5°C. Taking into account the region and weather conditions, in some places of Ukraine this procedure can be performed in any winter month, but preferably until mid-February.