| When is the best time to prune apricot, peach and nectarine trees. One of my neighbors has trimmed a portion of my apricot tree in mid August yet the leaves have not fallen is this safe to do now, and will it give fruit next summer? |
| Stone fruit trees should be pruned in late winter or early spring; pruning in the summer should be avoided, if possible. Rather than go into detailed instructions on how to prune, here's a website that explains the process and has sketches to guide you: http://www.coopext.colostate.e... You may have to copy and paste the address into your browser's address bar. Best wishes with your fruit trees! |
