Annual pruning keeps these trees healthy and keeps fruit within reach. Most fruit trees need to be pruned (correctly) every year. As is renovative pruning, which is the pruning of long-neglected trees. The objectives and, hence, pruning of a young tree are another ball game. I mentioned flower buds, so these plants I’m pruning are mature, bearing plants. Again, this is “dormant pruning.” Yes, even though the trees’ flower buds are about to burst or have already done so, their response will still, for a while longer, be that to dormant pruning. Questions? Please contact Sheryl Williams, can find other great gardening resources on Our Favorite Gardening Resources for Austin and Travis County page and more about home fruit production for the Austin Area by clicking this link.Following last week’s missive about pruning fruiting shrubs, I now move on to pruning my fruiting trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert gardening advice to help you achieve success. Here is a list of resources you can review prior to the class.

Hand pruners, loppers, and pruning saws must be clean and disinfected with 70% isopropyl alcohol or bleach. You will need to bring your own tools and dress appropriately. Here’s What to Bring for Pruning Fruit Trees They will also share and tips on growing fruit in containers for those who are interested. Master Gardeners will stay after the workshop to answer questions. The trees are available for purchase so you can get expert advice prior to taking your tree home.Īdditional information on how to espalier fruit trees will be available as time allows. The inventory at Leaf consists of 2 – 3 year old trees that are ready for their first pruning and to be planted in the ground or large containers. The workshop is held outdoors at Leaf Nursery and Landscape Supply, 13292 Pond Springs Rd Please join us March 4th, 2023 from 10 am to noon. Travis County Master Gardeners Reed Burnam, Ray Prewitt, and Sheryl Williams will be conducting a hands-on workshop on how to prune various fruit trees available for sale at Leaf Landscape North. March is the last month for fruit tree pruning in Austin. How to Prune and Care for Fruit Trees at Leaf Landscape North. Our North Location at 13292 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX 78729

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