How to Prune a Peach Tree in 4 Simple Steps!

[@peterhodgkinson2939]

This man is a WONDER TEACHER! When he started giving brief instructions for WHAT/WHY/WHERE he was cutting, THATS WHEN I REALIZED HE IS AN EXCEPTION TEACHER!

[@tonileigh8660]

Glad to see you both back and SO happy Tuck is doing well.

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Toni! Yeah we came back a bit earlier this year cause we couldn't stay away any longer haha

[@reneelessner8281]

​@@jamesprigioni😅

[@tarfap.kpamber9732]

This is like a free online class. Thank you, James. I learnt something new and I'm going to apply it to my peaches and nectarines and apples.

[@esmaistuu]

This is a free online class. Also you ahould check out skillcult on youtube, he has a lot of information on apple tree pruning on his channel

[@AndrewROdessa]

The best peach pruning video on KZbin!

[@DixieBelleAcres]

The awesome thing about your videos is that they're not just entertaining but also seriously educational! I learn so much! And then I can come back later for a refresher when I need it. Thank you!

[@entweetlefamily]

"This one here, I don't like it, I'm going to take it off, and that's how it's going to be." Made me smile. Fantastic video! Got my peaches all pruned yesterday and I understood why I needed to make each cut! There were a few though that had me waffling and then I remembered your comment above. :)

[@ianmckee8737]

James, this is the best instructional pruning video I have run across! An explanation for everything you do, full coverage of the topic, and no time wasted on unnecessary bullshit. Really well put together, packed with information. More power to your elbow, and your pruning arm!!

[@jjfash83]

This is my first spring on new 5b property, so I ordered x20 fruit trees! I'll be using all the tips in your videos. Wish me luck and let me know if you want a hand in the final layout

[@8thcelisabeth]

I have a small backyard orchard in South Dakota. I love hearing about northern gardeners making their own little orchards. I have cherries, peach, apple and pears. What are you buying?

[@esmaistuu]

Would recomnend you check out skillcult on youtube

[@jjfash83]

@8th C.Elisabeth I was going to get cherries too, but they only had one variety in stock, so i got apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots, nectarine. Tried to get all disease resistant and dwarf but I grabbed a couple of half-standard Apples I'll put on the north end. How close do you think I should put them along the woods? There's one Maple in the area that has branches stretching 25' out and over the area I want to plant.

[@farstrider79]

Good luck! That's a lot to manage all at once.

[@trinasummer]

What happens if you prune a young peach tree in the spring? I missed pruning in the winter because I didn’t know to prune it then. Not sure if I should go ahead and prune it now or wait until this winter. It’s a 2 year old tree.

[@gardenlove2782]

You explain so well as you prune. You really are a great teacher!

[@laurelpearson7477]

This was exactly the video I needed today! I keep looking out to see our peach tree that I know needs to be pruned soon. Thank you for the tips!

[@_anderson5822]

This is the best peach pruning video I’ve seen. I just finished eating my first homegrown peach here in Texas.❤🍑❤️🍑

[@mikethompson7406]

Bought my first house and bought two dwarf peach trees. Going outside to prune them now! This is their third year growing and I have flowers on them!!

[@bubblerings]

Any issues I should know, when pruning late? Mine started blooming.. Thx..

[@kathybrown3616]

The best video of peach tree pruning ever!!! I am already a big fan!

[@adz5bneweng589]

I think your pruning videos are the best! Not only do you show how to prune, but also explain why you prune each branch. Just so informative. Thank you!!

[@marsoccpl4580]

Agreed, this is the best peach tree pruning video I’ve seen, and I’ve seen a lot. Thank you sir.

[@Gnolomweb]

Why no info on production weight value, zone and micro climate and much MUCH more.

[@dianetrautman6983]

This is the best peach tree pruning demonstration I've seen! Really helps me understand the why and how. Thanks!

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

OH EM GEEEEEE! So excited to see you starting back into production. I hope you and Tuck are rested, well, and ready to tackle the new season.

[@GingerKral]

Thank you, James, for doing these pruning videos! 💜

[@garythompson1719]

Thank you this one is well timed and I’m looking forward to more fruit this year!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo Gary!!!

[@jwbnscacpt]

I got a peach tree as a birthday present today, and this information was exactly what I needed to know before I put it in the ground. Thank you!

[@GruntMoan-r7f]

Finally, a video I do not fast forward through! Thank you for educating me, great valuable information well delivered. Definitely subscribed.

[@Iherdit2day]

Thank you so much. I just bought a house with peach and apple trees 😂 You video was easy to watch and very informative. Thank you for staying on topic and love the guardian ❤❤❤

[@markgally731]

Great job on your video ! I'm four years in with my peach tree and getting the pruning down... You've been very helpful. Thanks !

[@TexasGardenerd]

Excellent, I like that you explained every cut. Whether repetitive or not, it wasn't a "30 minutes later heres 40% of the tree pruned" with no demonstration. Just a nice after 5-10 minutes of watching the cuts, it all made sense....

[@basanteena]

This was so helpful! Thank you for taking us through your process and explaining the reasoning behind each cut. I feel ready to prune my tree. Thank you!

[@deborahdupain5962]

Thank you for explaining this simply. Your very good. Love listening to you repeat yourself as you go along. ❤

[@kele1264]

Very nice to see you James! I think that every time I see you prune a tree, I understand it better. It seems like peach trees must grow very fast to need so much pruning each year. I love the idea of keeping the tree short, and taking very good care of it. Looking forward to your next video. Good health and happiness to you and yours! Hugs, kissies, and well-wishes for Tuck!

[@tomst9417]

This is very timely for me as I will soon be pruning my peach trees. Last year I didn't prune enough of the 1 year old wood and subsequently the trees had too many peaches, more than the branches could support. Both of my trees then lost limbs during a severe thunderstorm, they were overburdened with the heavy fruit and snapped off of the main branches. Glad to hear Tuck is doing better!

[@monalisas1074]

One of the best teachers. So humble. Makes one so comfortable even watching on KZbin.

[@gregs3580]

Thank's James. Your help is much appreciated.

[@danaramey6519]

Awesome to see tuck in the garden. Oh and you too James lol. Great info. Keep up the good work.

[@4gz252]

Love seeing you and Tuck! spring is almost here!!! Peace and love from Ohio!

[@mollyvanatta7667]

How much time must this man spend learning, to be able to share so well with all of us!!? It's VERY appreciated!

[@cheesesteak22]

Great info, not just how but why as well. thank you. I planted a Donut/Saturn peach tree last spring so this info is awesome to use as it grows. 👍🍑🤞

[@cassidyarent2697]

This was my first video of yours I have seen. It was so thorough I immediately followed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@TiffanyWilliams-h3e]

THANK YOU!!! I've always dreaded pruning my peach and nectarine trees 'cause I knew I was doing it well enough to get fruit each year, but definitely not quite getting it right either, and I was spending a ton of time thinning the fruit. The lightbulb FINALLY came on upstairs after watching your video. (You have no idea how excited I am haha.) Thank you for filming how you pruned an entire branch, and the rationale for each cut you made. I get it now!!!!

[@michellejennings4259]

So glad we found this video... our peach tree is out of control . We took off so many peaches before knowing that peach trees are heavy producers. We have had so much wind this year (Northern California), and branches keep snapping. We should be able to pick our fruit within the next week or 10 days. That's for sharing your knowledge!

[@rowynnoe6468]

Awesome video. Thank you. Very clear and easy to understand. I like it that you also explained why the types of cuts were important. I have two peach trees that I'll be pruning this week, and I feel far more ready to do so now.

[@UrbanChickenMomma]

Love to the boss Tuck and of course his daddy. 😊🐓🌸

[@VinceMorin]

Glad to see you back ! Here we still have a couple of feet of snow, but I'm already excited for the 2023 season 🤗

[@debrakasadine647]

Great to see you back! Was thinking about you n Tuckie when I was pruning and then cutting down a pear tree that wasn't working for me... like you did your apple tree. Plus my Journaling of what I did and when! Thank you James!!! ❤❤❤🐶❤❤❤

[@brunoericsiqueiraalbino9850]

I liked the vídeo. To prune the peach tree is very important. Thanks James!

[@dawnkirk2838]

Pruned today using your methods. Your explanation made it all clear. I shaped five interspecific plumcots, dapple dandy etc. into 3-5 base trunks growing into scaffolds. The company had already lopped off the main trunk but never would have known to snip off hugely long ends shooting into the sky. Thanks!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooo!!!

[@instabloksuncare808]

James and Tuck, you’re back!!!!

[@dawnkirk2838]

Comin' to you Live From Indiana!! Thanks for the informative lesson. I have seven interspecific peaches, plums & apricots & cherries from One Green World. We had one Emerald Beaut fruit last year. Will prune asap. They already had the vee shape put in but need to cut shoots.

[@beckyp9700]

Glad to hear/see Tucker is doing well. He is loved. He knows it. He is not ready to leave yet. Long live Tucker the guardian of the garden! ❤❤❤

[@The1GardenRN]

Just bought a hoodie and a t-shirt. Your pup reminds me of my Presley, she lasted 14 years and I miss her every day. She was definitely guardian of the garden 🪴 ♥️

[@jamesprigioni]

Let’s Gooo!! Thanks for being part of the Team. And Presley sounds like she was a sweet girl! ❤️🐕

[@PaigeKayeBroker]

Really clear information 😊 thanks for sharing how and why you prune!

[@jamesprigioni]

You’re welcome! And thank you for the generous contribution it means a lot to me and the little boss! 🐕😁❤️

[@jeffjets00]

This video has so much information! I wish I knew all this info when I got my peach tree. I let it get way too big. I need to get out and do some serious pruning to get it back under control. I have been trying to watch videos over this winter to see what to do and your explanations were exactly what I needed to hear.

[@grekahg3938]

Thanks for this video…this finally makes sense! I knew I needed to prune more and the information you gave here just was perfect timing. Thanks James

[@beetickler6418]

The best peach pruning video yet!

[@Gnolomweb]

it's missing TONS of relevant information. I had to thumbs down it.

[@donaldlambert7819]

Just came across your video. I desperately need to prune my 2 trees and your video has given me some great insight as to what I should be looking to do to improve my trees. Thanks for the video!

[@katiedc8239]

Whew, that was a hard prune, but you've proved you know what you're doing! Good information, thank you. So good to see you (and Tuck! ❤) again!

[@ShinigamiMischief15]

I just bought my first tree! A prunus persica versicolor. I have no idea what I’m doing but this has helped! I now know to let it grow more out than up. Plus I now know the best way to prune to get flowers and fruit ❤️

[@indraawai5183]

I am so happy to see you guys back in the garden. I'm also happy to see the Boss looking wonderful as usual I pray that he will be with you for a very long time. I know you are taking great care of each other

[@candicebadie3463]

Loved seeing Tuck again. Thanks for this content. I planted 21 trees last year and this will help me.

[@anthonytheunissen7454]

Great you are both back.

[@jperin001]

So happy to see Tuck is doing well!

[@katallen4021]

Thanks, you made fruit tree pruning less daunting! 😊

[@lynlalalala]

Thank you! This video is EXTREMELY helpful! Wishing you and Tuck the very best.

[@reneequalls5878]

I finally bought some land and planted my first peach tree so this was super timely! Thanks.

[@bevwilliams2105]

Great reminder for me to get out and prune my peach trees. Also, in case you missed it... there is a Spotted Lantern Fly egg case on the main branch..it is at 1 min. 47 sec. They really infested my young fruit trees last year. Good luck to you and the Tuck this season. Much appreciation from PA zone 6b/7 💓

[@ErinP79]

Oh wow. Good eye! Those darn things!!

[@8thcelisabeth]

Super impressed you spotting that. I had to goog as I had no idea what you were seeing. Looking at the territory map, they are currently Low in my area, but thanks for clueing me in to keep an eye out! They coming.

[@James-of-all]

So happy to see tuck doing well, nice to see James Prigioni in the garden again!

[@cwoosh]

Out of all the peach tree videos I’ve watched, yours is the most informative and easiest to understand. Thank you!

[@hillaryburdick9313]

So good to see both you you, and so glad Tuck is doing well!

[@lindaseel9986]

Yeah! James and Tuck are back! I don't have trees, but everything you post is absolutely educational and enjoyable. Blessing to you and your family. 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋 For Tuck!

[@gracewright7938]

WOW, I cannot wait until next Spring 2024 to Prune my trees, I moved in and thought my tree was a quamquot, this year I realize it as a peach tree someone planted before I moved in. Tree has never been pruned in 7 years, I will prune as you showed net spring

[@joolsmonash9855]

Such a really good video. You are a great teacher. Thank you!!!

[@tammybyrd1054]

Great video and glad to see you back and the energy! Big hugs to Tuck and glad he is doing okay! Mmmmmmwwwwwaaaaa Tuck!

[@lydiajlong]

Thank you for this! Needing to prune my peach tree and I feel more confident to tackle the project!

[@anon49ymous]

Thank you for this. I have three three-yr-old peach trees. I’ve pruned a little, but this gave me more insight and better training. 😊

[@outsidethecity-naturehomestead]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you for taking the time to guide us through your pruning process. I now feel confident and ready to tackle pruning my own tree. Thank you once again!

[@christineorio5855]

Excellent tutorial. The repetition of explanation as you prune really helps us absorb the lesson. Thank you!

This was SO incredibly helpful. Especially since I’m raising my new peach tree here in New Jersey. Have watched so many videos that just weren’t really explaining how and why they were pruning the way they were. Your step-by-step play by play finally made sense. Thank you!!

[@Herhighness211]

This was very helpful. I’m calling out of work to trim my tree today 😂🏡👍🏽

[@jamesprigioni]

Haha,Let’s Gooo!!!

[@etet4536]

So nice to see you and Tuck! Perfect timing...I was trudging through the snow to look at our peach trees and contemplating how I'd be pruning them. I always like a refresher when it comes to pruning. You have the best videos and I always learn something new. Thanks, James and Tuck!

[@ghostkitty6540]

This was the best peach pruning video I have seen, thank you! I have tried to find a video to clearly explain step by step the process and no one has made it as understandable! Thank you!

[@jamesprigioni]

😁

[@gailswickmeeks1683]

By far the best pruning video I've found for peaches. Most film from too far away and I can't really see what they've done. Thank you and pat Tuck for me.

[@pinchesben]

Fantastic tutorial on peach tree pruning! You have to approach it differently from apple tree pruning and this video really helped me. Thank you so much!

[@fernandezfarm]

It’s awesome to see James back after the winters, Spring time and James and Tuck will be growing and harvesting soon

[@danmathers5896]

Welcome back we've missed you!!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Thanks James! Because of you I bought fruit trees late Fall of '21 & Spring '22 and now I'm getting brave to make those first pruning cuts this week. Much appreciation, Roxanne Zone5 Ontario 🇨🇦 Sending hugs 🤗 to sweet Tuck🐾

[@jamesprigioni]

Lets Goooo Roxanne!! Thanks for the generous donation and the hugs for the little guy. The love support means more to me and Tuck than you know, its our fuel! 🐕😁❤️

[@kristad9016]

This was one of the best pruning video’s I’ve seen- all the cuts were explained, very nice. So glad to see Tuck hangin’ in! ❤❤❤to The Boss.

[@Myflowers1]

The first person to make it very simple. Thank you❤😊. Please do all trees. Pls. take care of puppy.

[@robinpugh1961]

Best video Ive seen for peach tree trimming!

[@dcamp78Utube]

Best pruning video out there for peaches! That's for doing it, Pisano!

[@williamgarver2557]

Thank you, this was very informative for this novice peach grower.

[@ourbackyardlife9380]

You reiterate that these trees always make too much fruit. My squirrel visitors are hoping so too! It’s my first first peach tree this spring so we will see who wins that battle.

[@vernonparrish7066]

I just purchased a house with two or three fruit trees in the back yard. I'm told that they are peach trees. I've never had fruit trees, so this is a whole new world for me. Thanks for these pruning tips! I started to prune them already. I hope I didn't damage them. I should have watched this video before I started. Lol. I'll see if any peaches grow this year. If they don't, I may just remove the tree/trees...

[@nancylafferty8362]

Good to hear Tuck is doing well! Thank you!

[@st2778]

So happy to have you back! Missed seeing your delightful videos.

[@allstarfresh657]

Thank you so much, love the enthusiasm and passion you have for pruning this video helped me a lot.🙏🏼

[@blanquitaguevara103]

The drawing in your shirt is very beautiful 😍😍😍

[@AppleTY2015]

YOU ARE AWESOME JAMES! Thank you!, Hi Tuck!

[@tanjarott7535]

Oh my gosh I missed you and Tuck!!!

[@8thcelisabeth]

My peach tree fruited for the first time last year. I am pretty excited to have a bigger harvest this year. i will definitely follow your pruning suggestions. Here in South Dakota though, fungal diseases haven't been an issue, per drier prairie. Squirrels though...wow. Terrible roof rats. Happy to see Tuck and to hear he is doing well. Thanks for the winter content!

[@rebeccamckenzie5037]

Missed you both James & tuck¡¡

[@CassieDavis613]

Let's go! Hi, James and Tuck

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo!! Hey Cassie, Tuck says Hey too! 🐕😁❤️

[@djaspurh]

Thanks James. All my trees need a heavy pruning

[@ErinP79]

Perfect timing for me here in NJ, looking at my 2yo peach trees and wondering what to do 👍🏼

[@miz-ir5yo]

Thank you! I'm glad I came across your video. I finally get it! I've learnt so much from your video you explain thing's really well. Thanks so very much for sharing.