Q&A – When is the best time to prune a plum tree?
Question:
When is the best time to prune a plum tree?
Answer:
The best time to prune a plum tree is in the late winter or early spring. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says you should prune peaches, plums, and nectarines to an open center to simplify spraying.
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March 6, 2021
When is the best time to prune a plum tree?
Answer:
The best time to prune a plum tree is in the late winter or early spring. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says you should prune peaches, plums, and nectarines to an open center to simplify spraying.
Related Videos:
Pruning Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines
Tools for Pruning Trees
What causes a plum tree to flower but not give fruit?
Related Resources:
Training and Pruning Stone Fruit
Pruning and Training Home Fruit Trees to an Open Center
March 6, 2021