Cut off all dead wood, branches that are growing toward the center of the
tree, water spouts (the small ones that grow straight up), those growing
down, and those that, if left alone, will rub on another branch.

Prune apple & pear trees so their shape will resemble a Christmas tree.
Plums could be shaped into a ball. Peach, apricot, and nectarines should
resemble a funnel. You want to open the center on the sunny side of the
tree so as much sunlight will reach the interior of the tree as possible.

Make your cuts above a bud facing the direction you want the branch to grow,
and cut them at an angle to encourage the water to run off and away from the
limb. Make all cuts while the tree is in dormancy. Iike to do my pruning
in February, weather permitting.

Good luck. Dwayne





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hello does anyone have any good information on Pruning Fruit Trees? thanks