When pruning fruit trees, the main goal is usually to maximize fruit growth. Our arborists at Owen’s understand when and how to prune the fruit trees to stimulate the formation of flowers and fruit buds, as well as shape and determine the size of the trees for productivity. Pruning should be done in the dormant months for apple and pear trees.

When pruning fruit trees, it should be done very slowly, not removing more than one third of its branches each year.