Pruning a young plum tree requires training it into this shape by selecting three to five main scaffold limbs, equally spaced around the tree, and removing others that could get in the way.

Q: When is the best time to prune a 20-year-old plum tree?I get conflicting information. Early spring or between November and February? This tree has not produced fruit for many years. Does it ...

For a younger plum tree, take time during the spring to prune dead or weak wood and damaged leaves on your fruit-bearing crop. April is a good time to tackle some plum-tree pruning as the weather ...

Q. When is the time to prune a plum tree and how? At one time I was advised to just take the whips off and remove any dead wood. Thank you again for your time. — Karole A. Hello again, Karole.

Some cherry and plum trees in the central Ohio area are turning black from a fungal disease. Here's what you need to know.

Learn how to prune fruit trees to keep them thriving using this revolutionary method. ... In the case of aggressive growers, such as apricot and plum trees, feel free to prune by two-thirds.

The tree forms a thorny thicket and bears small plums which are edible, if tart, and are considered among the tastiest fruits produced by California native plants.

It’s just about that time to prune your fruit trees, while they’re still dormant. Fruit trees are treated a bit differently than shade trees when it comes to pruning. While we never want to ...

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The story of the Thompson seedless grape, from which virtually all raisins are made, is intriguing, too.