Proper pruning of peach trees

The main goals of pruning are to maintain tree form to an open center which facilitates light penetration and air circulation, and to partially control crop size by selectively thinning out fruiting wood.

Proper pruning helps peach trees

The main goals of pruning are to maintain tree form to an open center which facilitates light penetration and air circulation, and to partially control crop size by selectively thinning out fruiting wood.

MINTER: Pruning fruit trees is fun and easy

You really don’t have to be an expert to prune fruit trees. All it takes is a little common sense and a few helpful hints.

Battling the elements; Palisade peach growers hoping for cooler temps

In the heart of peach country, growers have to fight the weather from both directions during the wintertime. Too cold, and the crops die. But too warm, and the trees could bloom early, which can be equally disastrous.

Finch: Prune trees and shrubs with care

Finch: Prune trees and shrubs with care San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2012 San Antonio Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 01:10 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 In general we leave shade tree pruning to the professionals with the knowledge, right equipment and insurance. Apples and pears are generally ...