Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

Question: I read that I should prune my fruit trees every year. Mine have not been pruned for several years. Could you please explain how and when to prune fruit trees? Answer: Yes, fruit trees should ...

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...

I read that I should prune my fruit trees every year. Mine have not been pruned for several years. Could you please explain how and when to prune fruit trees? Fruit trees should be pruned every year.

Q: I have a young peach tree that I want to keep small enough to harvest without the use of big ladders. In winter, can I prune off more than the maximum 25-30 percent that my garden book recommends?

All are invited to the annual fruit tree pruning demonstrations next week at the UC Cooperative Extension office. Led by Mohammad Yaghmour, the free demonstrations on Tuesday and Wednesday will cover ...