Too late to prune cherry tree?
We have a cherry tree, or 'stick' as I like to call it which is
budding at the moment but not blossoming yet. Is it too late to prune it this year to try and get it to grow into a tree and develop more branches? It's also in a lousy position, and has a rose bush growing within about 10 inches of the base, I believe this will severly stunt it's growth and fruit production, is it worth moving it or will that kill it off completely? Thanks in advance. "The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything -- and it works." - William Strong subbykins{Chrd} -----------== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Uncensored Usenet News ==---------- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----= Over 100,000 Newsgroups - Unlimited Fast Downloads - 19 Servers =----- |
Too late to prune cherry tree?
subbykins{Chrd} wrote in message ... We have a cherry tree, or 'stick' as I like to call it which is budding at the moment but not blossoming yet. Is it too late to prune it this year to try and get it to grow into a tree and develop more branches? Too early. Prune stone fruit with the leaves on. -- Anton |
Too late to prune cherry tree?
"subbykins{Chrd}" wrote in message ... We have a cherry tree, or 'stick' as I like to call it which is budding at the moment but not blossoming yet. Is it too late to prune it this year to try and get it to grow into a tree and develop more branches? Too early! All prunus are susceptible to silver Leaf disease a fungal disease which enters through wounds and requires complete amputation of affected branches. Hence must be pruned when sap is flowing freely to sweep infection from the wound site, for the same reason often recommended not to treat prunus pruning cuts with wound paint. Early may is best time in S.England. pk |
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