Harvested Fruit Trees I Regularly Prune to Promote Healthy Home Orchards and Future Produce Growth
Sweet cherry trees thrive in cooler states, particularly those with winter frosts. The best time to prune these trees is right after the cherry harvest, as this helps to limit growth and keep the tree shorter for longer.
Guavas are another evergreen fruit tree that grow well in warm-winter areas. They produce crops twice a year, one in spring and one in fall. Pruning guavas should be done after the spring or fall harvest, depending on the season of your harvest.
Bypass blades like those of the Felco F2 Bypass Shears are suitable for young and thin fruit branches, making them ideal for pruning guavas and other similar trees. Hand pruners are more appropriate for the younger or more slender branches of avocado trees, while thicker branches require a hand saw like the Silky Zubat Arborist Hand Saw.
Avocado trees are top candidates for post-harvest pruning. Pruning avocado trees after harvest allows the tree to produce new growth before the flowering season, resulting in a healthier and more productive tree. If you're growing an avocado of your own and want something cold tolerant, consider buying Avocado 'Choquette' from Fast Growing Trees.
Citrus trees, including lemons, limes, grapefruit, oranges, and tangerines, are evergreen trees that grow best in warm climates. The season for harvesting citrus trees is usually late fall through early spring, varying by species and locale. For many citrus trees, pruning after harvest is best done in winter or early spring.
Pruning fruit trees is important for limiting growth, opening up the tree center to sunshine, and encouraging a heavy fruit load. Sharp tools are essential for pruning, and a tool like Sharpal's 121N Dual-Grit Diamond Sharpening Stone File can help ensure the sharpest cuts.
Fruit trees such as apple, cherry, and plum can be pruned after harvest. Plum and cherry trees benefit from a summer cut directly after harvest, while apple trees are best pruned outside of the main winter months. After pruning, it's important to care for your trees by treating cut wounds to prevent disease.
Kumquats are a citrus tree that grows best in warm climates with a growing season that can last through winter. The harvesting dates for kumquats will vary depending on region, and can be as early as November in Florida, and later in California.
Remember, it's crucial to keep your pruning tools sterile and clean them properly after each use to prevent fungal diseases. Applications of isopropyl alcohol in concentrations of 70%, such as Dealmed Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, can reduce the risks of fungal diseases.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your fruit trees remain healthy and productive, providing you with a bountiful harvest for years to come.
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