Make sure branching is pruned off until the central leader is at least 5’ tall. Remove smaller trunks and excess growth throughout the season allowing for 10-12 main trunks. Continue to work the top to keep the tree shorter.įig (Ficus)- In spring, after bud break (late April), remove branches that have died this may mean down to the ground. Persimmon (Diospyros)- Modified central leader. The tree has a central leader, spread laterals to help with sunlight. Pawpaw (Asimina)- Minimal pruning needed. Minimal pruning except to limit the height or crossing limbs.Īpricot (Prunus Armeniaca)- Open-center or modified central leader. Jujube (Zizyphus)- Train as multi-trunk branching at 3-4’ off the ground. Remove stems that are 4-6 years old 1-2" above ground level, as they are less productive. This increases light and air circulation to the interior of the plant. Head leader to create side-branching.Ĭherry, Bush (Prunus x kerrasis)- Use thinning cuts for a less bushy effect. Thin fruit to 8” apart.Ĭherry, Tart (Prunus Cerasus)- Open-center or modified central leader.Ĭherry, Sweet (Prunus Avium)- Modified central leader. Proper fruit twigs are 12-18” and pencil-thin. Thin out twigs under 12”, and crowding twigs. Peach (Prunus Persica)- Last to prune in the dormant season. After 5 years, fruit buds tend to produce inferior fruit, and new laterals are encouraged to take the place of older wood. Thin fruit to 5” apart.Īsian Pear (Pyrus)- Central leader or modified central. Lateral branches are equally spaced around the trunk with 6-8” between. Pear (Pyrus)- Central leader or modified central leader. Work on scaffolds (tiers) Spreading/bending branches is recommended. Apple (Malus)- Preferred form depends on variety, but modified central to central leader works for most.
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