Fruit tree pruning- a complex event that takes place in the garden in November. Sometimes it is very difficult to understand, especially for a beginner, how to prune fruit trees correctly and when to prune.

Let's consider in detail: how to properly prune fruit trees for beginners, where to start, when and how to prune trees, step by step description with photos and videos.

At the end of October - beginning of November, all work in the garden should already be completed: perennial flowers and shrubs should be pruned and covered for the winter, the water should be turned off, the equipment should be put away for storage - you can calmly wait for the next season.

But this is not so, because autumn is the time for pruning fruit trees and shrubs, and is usually carried out before the first night frosts, when the foliage begins to turn yellow.

Firstly, the growing season is over, and pruning will not provoke the growth of new shoots; juice will not leak through the wounds, since sap flow has ended. Compared to winter pruning of trees, the wounds left from autumn pruning will not freeze, and the bark will not peel off at the cut sites.

Properly pruned trees After winter they begin to bear fruit very well. In the spring, you simply may not have time to prune before the sap begins to flow; it happens that spring comes quickly.

Attention: pruning of fruit trees in autumn (late October - November) is carried out in regions with moderate climatic conditions. It is not recommended to do this in the northern regions; the plants will not have time to recover before the onset of cold weather, and the bark at the cut site may freeze. From such damage, the bark dries out and cracks, which leads to the death of plants.
In the northern regions, it is better to prune trees and shrubs in September - early October.

Tree pruning– it’s not a simple matter, it has many nuances. Let's consider simple recommendations tree pruning that anyone can handle.

Pruning is necessary to form a balanced, beautiful tree, each branch of which will have the strength to bear fruit.

Crown thinning is a creation the best conditions for the formation of not only fruits, but the largest, healthiest and most beautiful ones.

Sanitary pruning – preventative measure aimed at promoting good plant health. By systematically pruning, you give your tree the opportunity to become long-lived.

In the pruning in the pictures, everything seems to be clear, but when you approach the tree, you are simply lost in the sight of a huge number of branches sticking out in all directions in front of you.

For pruning we need the following tools: a hacksaw, regular and long-handled pruning shears, a sharp garden knife, oil paint - if pruning in the fall, and garden varnish - if pruning in the spring.

Attention: Make any cuts strictly to the ring; the health and even life of the tree depends on this.

If you cut a branch with a hole– the layers of the trunk through which the juice flows are damaged. If you leave the stump, the bark will peel off and the wood will begin to rot. Over time, such a cut will turn into a hollow with a bunch of diseases that can spread to the entire tree.

Proper pruning It is carried out in an annular flow; it promotes rapid healing of the wound and healthy bark around the cut. Only the part of the cut branch located near the trunk is scarred.

Slice definitely needs to be processed oil paint- in the autumn. This treatment is carried out annually.

Large branches are cut in 3 stages.

They start sawing a thick branch from below, making an undercut, otherwise under own weight the branch may break and the bark will tear.
Then the branch is cut down above the bottom cut.

And the final stage, when the branch is removed and nothing is in the way, a leveling cut is made onto the ring. Use a sharp knife to clean out all the irregularities and paint.

After autumn pruning of young seedlings, it is recommended to water them immediately after completion of the procedure. You can also fertilize mineral fertilizers who will help young plant cope better with stress.

Correct tree crown shaping it is necessary to start from the moment the seedling is planted. The very first thing to do is to form the correct standard (the lower branches must grow at a certain height from the ground). All branches and buds at a height from the ground to 40 cm are removed.

If on young seedling If there are no branches yet, it is recommended to trim the crown; in the spring, young branches will begin to grow from all the buds, from which you will need to choose the strongest ones.

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At this stage of pruning, the crown of the tree is formed. Basic Rule– skeletal branches should diverge in different directions and form a large angle with the trunk.

The more horizontal the branch is, the better it bears fruit and holds the weight of the fruit. Vertical branches bear fruit poorly and often break.

Trim off all unnecessary and weak branches, leaving 3-4 skeletal. If another tier of branches is formed on the tree, then we do the same.

Now let's take care of getting a quick harvest, for this we need shorten long branches to a bud. The weaker the branch, the shorter we cut it, so we will cause stronger growth on next year.

If the frame branches grow incorrectly, they should not be pruned, otherwise you will not get a harvest. It is better to stretch them, giving them the desired direction of growth.

Pruning fruit trees is one of the very first spring activities in the garden. It’s March, and that means it’s time to make an inspection, take a closer look at the trees, and outline the scope of work. According to the timing, there are 2 main prunings: spring and autumn.

Pruning fruit trees in spring

The main rule of spring pruning is to do it before the buds begin to swell/open. The trees are still dormant; sap flow has not begun.

Dates: second half of March - April

When to start:

The ideal time to prune fruit trees in the spring is the second half of March. Starting from the middle of the month, you can start. But! Temperatures according to the forecast should not fall below -10 degrees. This period is recommended for northern regions and middle zone. In the south, pruning can be done throughout the winter.

The dates may be shifted if the winter was frosty and the fruit trees in the garden were severely frozen. Then it is better to prune them during bud break in order to see all the damaged shoots and remove them.

It is recommended to remove old, broken, diseased, and simply unnecessary branches every year. Without pruning, the crown thickens, the branches interfere with each other’s growth, and gradually the leaves and fruits become smaller.

The advantages of early spring pruning are that without leaves the branches are clearly visible and you can easily outline a pruning plan. In addition, in the spring it is necessary to cut out the frost-bitten parts of the tree. And there is a risk of infection of the cut areas in early spring before the start of sap flow is very small.

Pruning of young trees in the spring is kept to a minimum, and older trees are treated more thoroughly. But you shouldn’t get too carried away either - pruning weakens the tree, so it is recommended to thin out heavily thickened crowns gradually, over 2-3 years. Old trees are processed first, and then young ones.

In early spring, broken and excess branches are removed and berry bushes: currants, gooseberries, raspberries (if you didn’t have time in the fall). Also - starting from the second half of March, and also - before the buds begin to bloom.

Should I prune in the fall?

Many authors of books on gardening do not recommend pruning fruit trees in the fall, since the cutting areas may freeze in severe winters. But! These recommendations relate more to formative, thorough pruning of apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees. Diseased and broken branches should always be removed as soon as they are discovered. It turns out that sanitary pruning of trees is important in the fall.

Dates: until the end of September

But for berry bushes (currants, gooseberries, raspberries), autumn pruning is considered mandatory. In raspberries, shoots are pruned at soil level (remontant shoots bend down), in currants and gooseberries - selectively. Autumn pruning is safe for shrubs, because during the winter they are covered with snow, which means they are reliably protected from freezing.

Dates: September - mid-October

In the fall, whitewashing the trunks, clearing them of old bark, and treating cracks is considered a mandatory measure for fruit trees. It is better to leave thorough pruning until spring.

Pruning trees and shrubs in diagrams

There are a huge number of nuances of pruning fruit trees and shrubs, and in this article we did not delve into the technique of doing it. We were interested, first of all, in the timing - when is the best time to prune. However, in the process of searching for information about the timing, we came across interesting schemes trimmings that will certainly be useful to amateur gardeners 😉

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​In summer, only a well-developed tree can be rejuvenated. For young seedlings, such a procedure is not only not useful, but also harmful. In the fall, remove old, dry, diseased branches. In this way, you can help the tree get rid of excess weight and prepare it for winter.​

​Beginner gardeners are often interested in how trees are pruned and why this is done. This is necessary for their normal development and growth. At proper care garden crops develop well, bear more fruit, thereby bringing joy to the owner.​

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​The essence of the technique: we select branches on the tree that are not needed to form branches. These can even be vertically growing shoots. We cut them short almost to the base, but leaving two well-formed leaves. After 1.5-2 weeks, a new shoot sprouts from the upper bud on this stump with two leaves. We also cut it short. And after a month, a flower bud forms in the leaf axil at the base of the shoot - this is the key to the future harvest.​

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​8-9, 12-13;​

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​Many people plant this tree on their plot. Sweet, juicy and aromatic fruits are loved by adults and children. True, novice gardeners often forget that it also needs regular formative pruning. This procedure stimulates active growth shoots. This work should be done in early spring, about fifteen days before the start of the growing season. Don't take risks, don't prune branches at other times. Young annual trees are shortened by one-fifth of the length of the branches. More severe pruning will damage the young pear and can significantly reduce its yield.​

​Young trees are subjected to this procedure in order to form a crown. If you leave things to chance, then many seedlings may have problems - there will be loafing, significant weakening, and possibly death of the central conductor, excess height and, as a result, instability of the tree, sagging branches.​

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​The method of summer pruning - pruning - is interesting and quite effective, but in case rainy summer it will not bring the expected result. Frequent rains will lead to the fact that when pruning, not only the upper, but also the second lower bud will sprout. In this case, the flower bud may not form. That is, we will not achieve the goal.​

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​Mature trees (over five years old) need thinning because they begin to branch too actively. Often, some shoots occupy the wrong position (growing inside the crown). In addition, it is necessary to get rid of dry and diseased branches. Do not forget to treat the cut areas with garden varnish.​

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​Depending on the goal, there are several types of pruning. The very first is post-planting, necessary in order to restore the balance between the root system damaged during transplantation and a healthy one. aboveground part. This helps the tree to take root more easily in a new place.​

​By the way, this year (2015) due to the prolonged warm autumn and sharp drops in air temperature to -20ºC, fruit buds on stone fruit trees (peach, apricot, cherry plum, plum) were severely damaged. In the spring we received a lot of frozen dry branches that had to be cut down to living tissue. Then there were heavy rains in April-May. This provoked abundant growth of young shoots. If you do not prune green shoots or shoots that are starting to become lignified in summer, then by the end of summer you will end up with a crown that is too thick, which will be more difficult to thin out in the fall. In addition, such abundant growth of branches will further weaken our trees, which have survived such a difficult winter.​

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​in April​ Pruning of a raspberry tree (as gardeners sometimes call a shrub) is usually carried out twice a year - in spring and autumn. Stronger young shoots coming from the roots give a bountiful harvest the next year. Sanitary pruning of (fruit) trees involves the removal of damaged and diseased branches. In this case, a little wood is usually removed so that the disease does not go further. We must remember that all cut branches must be burned.

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​Properly done pruning garden trees accelerates the appearance of fruits. However, excessive enthusiasm for this event can delay fruiting for a long time. How to prune trees correctly? Let's try to understand this issue. After all, it is very important to approach the matter competently, to study all the intricacies of this procedure, so as not to harm your garden with inept actions.

​The main crop of currant and gooseberry bushes is formed on the shoots of last year. These shoots are easy to recognize: they have a greenish color. And older branches are brownish. In the future (put yourself in ​Pruning trees and shrubs according to the lunar calendar​​Photo in article: Shutterstock/TASS​

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• ​Man has long known that the Moon is one of the most important factors that actively influence the life and development of plants. The best period for pruning plants is a few days before the new moon. The waning moon is favorable. It is strictly forbidden to trim trees during the full moon.​ Sometimes in a summer cottage you can see rather neglected walnut, maple, birch or mulberry. But caring for them is quite simple - you only need to cut out dry and interfering shoots once a year. Weeping willows require a special approach - after flowering they are pruned horizontally. Coniferous crops tolerate such an “operation” very hard, so intervention of this kind must be kept to a minimum. It is better to remove annual growths annually. This makes it easier to grow a strong, well-formed crown. Shoots should be shortened moderately.
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• ​Usually young trees do not require heavy pruning. It is recommended to resort to such measures only in cases of extreme necessity. For example, when it is necessary to weaken some branches that stand out from others due to their strength. Intermediate processes that are less than 25 cm in length should not be shortened (unless they are competitors of skeletal branches). Quite often gardeners manage to fix irregular structure crowns by tying up grown branches. After this they take the desired position. But pruning in this case can significantly delay fruiting.​​) we will form a bush with branches of different ages, annually leaving 3-4 of the strongest basal shoots. They will become the new skeletal branches of the bush. We will remove the remaining branches to the base, thus rejuvenating the bush. At the same time
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Despite the fact that this plant is not capricious, it still needs some care. It requires pruning and pinching - primarily in order to give it a beautiful rounded shape. Thanks to this, the growth of new shoots is activated.

There are situations when it is necessary to urgently remove broken branches. Sanitary pruning of trees in winter is most often caused by the accumulation of wet snow and ice. Unable to withstand much weight, the branches break off, sometimes not completely, forming crevices and tears in the bark and wood. How to help the plant?​

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Until I began to get closely involved in the garden that my parents were planting, I knew nothing about the need for summer pruning of fruit trees. I was even sure that trees are pruned only in early spring or late autumn. But it turns out that fruit trees need pruning almost all year round. By the way, crown formation - creative process, so creative that once I got so carried away that my favorite apricot turned out to be some kind of slingshot. So correct pruning it is a beautiful appearance garden, but not only... The harvest also depends on it.​

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• ​First of all, carefully free the branches from adhering snow. After this, you can cut out the damaged areas, and then be sure to treat the cut areas with garden varnish. When removing a damaged branch, leave a protective link 20-30 cm long. This measure will protect the wood and bark from frost.​​we remove branches affected by the fungus, as well as those that grow incorrectly deep into the bush, interfering with others.​
• ​On the waning moon​ Of course, the main pruning operations are carried out in the garden in spring and autumn. And summer pruning of fruit trees is “work” with green, non-lignified or young shoots that have just begun to become covered with thin bark. Its purpose: firstly, it is necessary to thin out the crown so that it becomes evenly illuminated and sufficiently ventilated, and, secondly, to ensure access to each branch when spraying trees against pests and diseases.​
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• A mature tree requires full pruning. It is better to do it with pruning shears or sharp knife. Take a good look at your plant and imagine what it should look like, determine which branches are completely unnecessary. Start cutting from the top ones, gradually moving to the sides. This way you can give the plant a ball shape. Cut the branch two centimeters above the dormant bud.​​In the summer, the procedure we are considering is resorted to much less frequently. This is easy to explain. In the warm season, leaves accumulate glucose and other useful material. Pruning trees in summer deprives them of essential vitamins. However, in rare cases this event Maybe. For example, when the branches grow inside the tree, and also if they are located outside the tier, i.e., out of place.​
• ​At the same time, in weakly branching varieties with​When all the juices of the plant “flow” down to the roots, and the crown is resting, it’s time to perform
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​Pruning fruit trees is one of the most important procedures that guarantees the gardener good harvests. How correctly it is produced, how the crown is formed, determines how much the plant will receive sunlight, necessary for all living things.​

Summer pruning is a very serious procedure. It must be produced by a person who is well versed in all the processes that occur in the plant. Otherwise, you can remove healthy branches and thereby cause irreparable harm to the tree.​

​spring pruning​

• ​apple tree pruning​This technique allows you to stop the growth of shoots current year. At summer pruning we remove (pinch) the top of a green twig with three to five leaves. We usually do this when it’s difficult to decide in the summer whether we will leave this branch in the fall or spring or not, whether it will be appropriate here or not. After pinching, branch growth stops for 1.5-2 weeks. The process can be repeated when growth processes are resumed. We pinch vertically growing shoots or branches growing deep into the crown.
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• ​It is impossible to name the exact start date of work. It is advisable to be in time before the sap flow begins, but you should not rush too much either. Start gardening when frost is definitely not expected. First of all, it is necessary to remove damaged shoots and branches, then those that began to grow inside the crown. They shade it, contribute to the development of diseases and insufficient ripening of fruits. Stumps should not be left.​​We shorten the basal shoots by one third for their branching. In well-branching varieties, we cut off only immature tops with underdeveloped buds. Ideally, a well-formed currant or gooseberry bush should have 3-4 branches of different ages, from one to five years.​
• ​and other fruit trees and berry gardens.​​It is difficult to accurately determine the timing of summer pinching; it depends on the vigor of growth, the age of the tree, and conditions of maintenance. For example, in fruit trees such as peach, apricot, and cherry plum, pinching is carried out in the first half of June (in early spring - at the end of May), when young shoots begin to actively grow.​
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• ​The most favorable days of April for working with plants according to the 2016 Lunar Sowing Calendar: 1, 8-11, 12-15, 17-21, 27-28.​​During this period, pruning is necessary to prepare the tree for winter. However, it is important for novice gardeners to know that fruit trees have their own characteristics. What is useful to one may harm another. Therefore, we will give you some tips regarding different cultures.​
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• ​This event solves two main problems that gardeners always face. Firstly, the crown is formed, which greatly facilitates harvesting. And secondly, it is thinned out, thereby increasing the air flow to all young branches. Exists special technology along which the tree is trimmed. The apple tree is pruned from large branches. This allows you to immediately assess the illumination of the crown. This method will prevent unnecessary deletions. By the way, any fruit tree tolerates one or two large wounds much easier than 7-10 small ones.​bush​

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By the way

​This pruning technique differs from pinching only in that we do not pinch off 3-5 leaves from the top of the branch, but, on the contrary, leave 3-5 leaves on the bottom of the branch. On this branch, a new shoot begins to grow from the upper leaf sinus, which we also pinch (cut), leaving 2-3 leaves. We carry out this operation on young branches that grow from large (uterine) branches.​

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​April is already real spring. Small bulbous plants, anemones, primroses, and lumbago bloom. The buds are swelling, the birds are chirping, and the sowing crop is smoothly moving from the house to the street. This time special care for seedlings, because by mid-May most of the sown plants should be ready for planting in open ground.​

Pincing

​Then you can begin to thin out the thickened area. We need to make sure that there are no stumps left. This will keep the garden in perfect condition in the future.​

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​What is achieved by summer pinching? Complete formation of wood near the uterine branch is achieved, which in turn accelerates, increases and improves fruit formation.​

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• ​The apple tree can be pruned at any time of the year, but certain deadlines. In winter - from late November to early March, at a temperature of about -5 degrees. At this time, it is better to process winter-hardy varieties. Autumn pruning apple trees should be carried out annually after the foliage has completely fallen. In the spring they do this before the leaves appear.
• ​slightly different from blackcurrant pruning. We do not cut off the tops of the branches of white and red currants, because this is where the main crop is formed. Their skeletal branches can be cut to the base of the bush only after seven years of age: they are more durable.​

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Spring pruning of currants | Garden, flower garden, dacha

On the waning moon: spring pruning of currants and gooseberries

​1-2, 6-8, 27, 29.​ ​17-18;​​1, 6, 8-9, 14-16, 24-28.​ ​8-9, 12-13, 19-21;​​April 10-11​​In April, before the buds begin to bloom, you need to finish pruning the garden, treat frost holes, cracks and other winter damage on the trees, and remove dry branches. As soon as the snow melts, put things in order in the garden: remove old compacted leaves and branches broken in winter, traces of animals on the lawn and flower beds, rake away the mulch.​​This garden culture very common in the areas of our compatriots. Cherries are tasty and healthy. In order for it to bear fruit well, proper processing of the tree is necessary. Cherries need this kind of care. Thanks to pruning, it is formed correctly, the berries acquire a rich color, become larger and tastier. The tree is rejuvenated after each procedure and does not age for a long time, it always looks healthy and well-groomed.​ ​Successful​ ​raspberries, currants, gooseberries​This is a very simple technique. Most often used on stone fruit trees. With its help, better illumination of the crown is achieved, since grassy vertically growing shoots are broken off, which are of no value for the formation of the crown. By the way, the tree easily tolerates summer cutting, since the resulting wounds heal much faster than cuts that need treatment after spring-autumn pruning.​

Spring pruning

Trim black currants and gooseberries

​1, 6, 8-9, 14-16, 24-28;​​Caring for indoor plants in April according to the 2016 Lunar Sowing Calendar​pinching, pinching the tops:​ ​Read more:​​cabbage:​ ​can be fed with dry fertilizer​ To prevent fungal diseases, treat with copper-containing preparations (Horus, 3% solution of Bordeaux mixture). During the extension of flower stalks, you need to treat black currants against bud mites with acaricides: “Fufanon”, “Neoron”, “Kinmiks”.

​Please note: you should not cut off the ends of the cherry branches. Unlike other fruit varieties, its buds are located exactly there. The cuts are not treated with anything - this will only harm the plant, and it will hurt longer. The procedure can be carried out after the end of severe winter frosts.​ ​spring pruning​​and other berry growers. It is better not to put off this work: spring pruning is done before the buds open, and in the middle zone it is just around the corner. A technique rarely used by gardeners, but it is very effective when you need to give the shoots, which will later become branches, the desired direction of growth - downward or horizontally. By the way, the more horizontally a branch grows, the greater the harvest on it, the better it ripens. Keep this in mind when giving the branch a certain direction when breaking. To do this, press on the branch at the fracture site with your fingernail. thumb and flatten it, directing bottom part in the right direction. At the site of the break, wound tissue forms, which heals and fixes the shoot in the future.​ ​pruning large ficus, oleander, hibiscus and other flowers:

​Caring continues at home indoor flowers. Most the collections can already be taken out onto a glassed-in terrace or balcony, protected from direct sunlight in the first days. At this time many houseplants buds begin to form, so it is advisable to replant and trim them in advance, somewhere in February-March. But it’s not too late to prune elongated shoots (oleander, pelargonium, dracaena).​ ​2-3, 14-16, 29-30;​ ​What to plant in April​

Trimming white and red currants

​1, 8-9, 12-13;​ ​;​​After warm, sunny weather has established, it is necessary to tie the raspberry shoots to the trellis, remove all coverings from heat-loving crops: grapes, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, clematis, tree peonies, carry out sanitary pruning. Apply nitrogen-containing fertilizers to lawns, feed fruit and ornamental plants, perennials.​​Most often this is done in early spring, before the active circulation of sap in the trunk begins. As a rule, this is the end of April for central Russia.​

​currants and gooseberries on the waning moon!​ ​In young bushes (1-2 year old seedlings)​​By the way, you can break not only green shoots. 2-3 year old branches are suitable for this operation. If you notice that a branch is too long and it will be difficult to get fruit from it, you can direct its growth horizontally or downwards by breaking it. But you can’t get by with a fingernail here. You will have to carefully bend the branch so that the bark on the top of the branch bursts, and the central part only bends and breaks slightly. In the future, the break will heal, and the position of the branch will be fixed as it should. Honestly, I broke more than one branch before I received it desired result. Still, the technique of breaking woody branches requires practical skills.

Have you planted a garden, but don't know how to prune? Have you bought a cottage with old trees and want to rejuvenate them? Don’t know which fruit tree pruning scheme to use in the spring? Confused about terms and rules? If the answer to at least one question is yes, you have come to the right place. Especially for you, we have collected information from books on gardening, added recommendations from experienced gardeners, put everything in a readable form, and attached photos and video materials. Read and learn with us!

Any pruning is an injury to the tree. How quickly it will recover depends on the type and quality of the instrument. fruit crop. The smoother the cut, the faster the plant will recover.

• a garden knife is the main tool;
• hacksaw - for cutting thick, old branches;
• pruner

Get used to using a garden knife

Although pruners cut branches with ease, they compress the wood, which increases the time for wounds to heal.

• rejuvenating;
• sanitary:
• formative.

Let's look at them in more detail during the article.

Crown formation scheme

The formation of the crown of fruit trees begins in the second year of life and lasts several years. Any pruning scheme will be difficult if the branches are not positioned correctly. In Russia, the two most common methods are: sparsely tiered and without tier.

Let's consider the first: it is simple, accessible to novice gardeners and suitable for all types of fruit trees.

The first, lower tier is formed in the nursery, this makes the work of a novice gardener easier. When planting a seedling, you need to cut off all branches by 1/3. Root system is damaged when dug up, and such pruning promotes the harmonious development of the plant. How soon after planting should you start forming the crown?

In the first year, a young fruit tree adapts to new conditions, roots develop, and therefore growth is small. In the second year, shoot growth will also be insignificant. From the third year after planting, start forming the crown.

In a sparsely-tiered system, the crown of a fruit tree consists of a central trunk and 5-6 branches located at different levels. On the right side of the schematic drawing, the structure is visible: each branch of the next tier is located in the middle of the angle formed by the lower branches. See the distance between tiers on the left side of the image.

Anti-aging pruning: how to do it right

If orchard characterized by the predominance of old trees over 30 years old - a decrease in yield is observed. In this case, it is necessary, which is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Inspect the tree for dying branches.
2. At their base, select strong fatty shoots.
3. Step back 1-2 cm from the base of the fatty shoot and cut off (cut down) the drying branch.
4. Cover the cut area with garden varnish.

It is advisable to have not one, but several strong shoots near the pruning site: then the wound will heal faster. To prevent the shoots from growing too much, you need to tweezing.

that the process of rejuvenation of an old fruit tree should take place gradually.

If you remove all the dying branches at once, the tree may wither. Therefore, experts recommend extending rejuvenation over 4 years, performing it in parts. The formation of the crown in the future is the same as for a young tree.

Sanitary pruning of fruit trees - what you need to know

Sanitary pruning is carried out annually in the fall. Its purpose is to remove dried or diseased branches.

Rules for this type of pruning:

• remove shoots above the outer bud, skeletal branches - onto the ring;
• cut off diseased and dry branches with the healthy part;
• if the branch is located vertically, make an oblique cut;
• After completing pruning, lubricate all wounds with garden varnish or other putty.

In fact, sanitary pruning is partly rejuvenating, partly shaping. The technique and rules are the same.

When and how to prune an apple tree

The answer to the question of which month to prune an apple tree depends on its age. If the tree is young, prune in the spring, before the buds open. The time depends on the region - approximately early to mid-March. For an adult tree, in which the movement of sap and swelling of the buds occurs earlier, winter pruning is carried out at the end of February.

Rules to follow:

• make sure that the thickness of the branches that extend from the conductor is not more than 1/2 the diameter of the trunk;
• branches that are too thin are also unacceptable;
• the angle of departure is 40 0 ​​(it can be corrected, look at the picture);
• in the lower tier there are no more than 3-4 branches with a divergence angle of at least 90 0.

Conclusion

The following literature on pruning was used in this article:

• Kolesnikov E.V. ‘Advice to gardeners’ - Moscow: Rosselkhozizdat, 1972 - p.152;
• Videnov B.M., Kovachev G.T., Manov S.L. 700 tips for the amateur gardener - 1972.

Tree pruning in spring - important stage gardening work. An experienced gardener works on his plot for years to get a harvest. In the spring, branches are pruned, which allows you to get decent bonuses in the fall. How to do this correctly, what calendar dates to rely on? We'll talk about key points cuttings, we will help you choose tools and understand astronomical details.

There are two types of pruning for shrubs, as well as apple trees and other fruit trees. You should think about choosing a technology back in February. The first type is shortening, the second is cutting off perennial branches. Shortening is used in interaction with annual growths, since young growth can lead to serious problems in future. The side shoots and central growth (leader) should be reduced by a third. This will inevitably be followed by lateral branching, which will form a regular crown.

A perennial garden (minimum five annual cycles) needs more than thorough approach. The center conductor is cut off completely, which limits the height of the tree. You should also get rid of touching, dry and diseased branches. The illumination inside the crown will increase - this is why spring pruning of fruit trees is needed. Your pears and apples will be evenly distributed over the crown area.

Pros and cons of pruning trees in spring

Why are branches pruned at all? fruit plants? Experienced gardeners highlight a number of advantages of this procedure. These are the advantages:

1. Comfortable weather conditions.
2. A wide range of types of pruning (anti-aging, sanitary, thinning and crown-forming).
3. Removing diseased and damaged shoots.
4. Preparing trees for fruiting.

There is only one minus - if you performed the operation in the spring, you risk encountering unpredictable frosts. Night cold can cause some damage to plants. This factor must be taken into account.

When is the best time to prune trees?

What time of year is optimal for similar works? Someone is focusing on lunar phases, but we recommend taking as a basis climatic features your region. As soon as a long period of warmth has established, get down to business. Remember that the return of frost is the main threat. Therefore, deadlines are a relative concept.

The second determining factor is sap flow. Shortening and thinning must be completed before this begins. physiological process. Here are a few more important points:

• if you ignore the fruit tree pruning calendar, you risk damaging the buds;
• large farms begin active operations already in February-March;
• the weather should not be cold and damp;
• actions during the frost period lead to a slowdown in growth.

Lunar calendar of favorable days for pruning trees in spring

The climate calendar is very wary of early circumcision work. If the night temperature exceeds -5°C, the procedure should be postponed. Grapevine It is generally not recommended to disturb. The lunar calendar makes its own adjustments to the schedule. Let's look at the situation month by month.

Tree pruning in March

In March, according to astrologers, a good half of the days are not suitable for crown formation. In the first ten days, do not take pruning shears on March 2, 5-7 and 10. In the middle of the month (13-17.03) also rest. After the twentieth, the situation normalizes - only the 24th-25th are considered unfavorable.

Tree pruning in April

At the very beginning of April (2-3), as well as 9-13.04, it is not recommended to touch trees. Last decade excludes 20-21 and 29-30. On the remaining days, feel free to carry out the planned set of events.

Tree pruning in May

Almost the entire month is suitable for preventive and formative work. In the initial phase of the moon's growth, branches cannot be cut, but there is only one such day - May 5th. The remaining dates are suitable for the task you have set. May 22 is ideal for pruning trees in spring.

Necessary tool

There are several rules that are mandatory for all gardeners. The main rule is thoughtful selection of tools. You will have to work with shoots and crown. Arm yourself with the following devices:

• Secateurs (air and standard). Air pruners are equipped with telescopic handles, which allows you to process the upper areas of the crown. Ideally, both blades should be movable. If you purchased pruning shears with a fixed lower blade, be prepared for injury and crushing of branches.
• Chainsaw. You will need this radical remedy when processing old plantings.
• Saw. A simple hacksaw that visually resembles a saber will do. You don't need a construction saw - this tool has a different purpose.
• Ladder. If the trees in your garden are tall, it is better to use a portable ladder. You will have to walk a lot, so give preference to lightweight designs.
• Garden knives. You will need them to correct cuts.

Make sure your arsenal is sharp and clean, and there should be no rust on the blades. Disinfection won’t hurt either – they are used for this purpose. copper sulfate and alcohol-containing solutions. Please note that spring pruning of fruit trees is accompanied by careful care - you injure the plants. Treat the cuts with garden varnish, which has antiseptic and healing properties. You can replace the varnish with oil paint or clay mash.

How to prune trees correctly

It's time to figure out how to properly organize the formation of a tree crown. There are three known methods: bud, ring and side branches. In the first case, the branches are directed to the sides, and the cuts should be oblique. Ring technology involves complete pruning; the main tool is a garden pruner. You need to remove shoots oriented inside the crown and upward. With lateral branching, the skeletal branch is shortened. This is true for old plantings, where good growth is required. Here are some basic tips:

1. When working with young shoots, make cuts above the eyes.
2. The middle branches should be long.
3. When forming the crown of low-growing varieties, choose short pruning (above the second or third eyes).
4. Don’t overdo it with last year’s shoots (it all depends on your goals).
5. Long pruning (7-8 eyes) should be applied to vigorous trees.
6. There is also a medium pruning (fifth eye), it is used when you want to get rapid growth.

It is important to understand that the fruit tree pruning calendar was invented for a reason. The ideal crown should be healthy and branched (without dry branches). Make sure you achieve symmetry. There should be a vertical shoot that continues the trunk, and 3-5 lateral branches. The plum and apple trees should be spherical, the pear should be pyramidal.

Care after pruning

Clipped crops require proper care, otherwise you will face diseases and stunted growth. Treat the cuts with Lac Balsam or garden varnish. Lac Balsam is an artificial bark that accelerates cambium generation.

In place of the “extra” shoots, shoots will begin to actively grow - they should be promptly removed. If you fertilize the plant well, it will recover faster. Use phosphorus, potassium chloride and wood ash. Proper pruning and subsequent care will significantly increase productivity.

Prevention

There are nuances in preventive work. After pruning the trees in the spring, wait until the damaged tissue has completely dried. It is strictly forbidden to treat wet saw cuts with varnish or other preparations. Jagged edges you need to trim, otherwise you will not achieve the desired result. For this you will need a garden knife. Get rid of sawdust and apply the varnish carefully, being careful not to damage the cambium.

Summarize. Pruning is a necessary procedure; it helps to normalize the growth of the fruit tree and increase productivity. But you need to act wisely, taking into account calendar and technological details. Special attention focus on restoring damaged trees.