PRUNING A PLUM TREE

[@mitisep443]

lovely. thank yo!

[@andthoseotherguys]

I wish I had known to cut them to around 30 inches when first planted. I'd love for my plum trees to have that bush shape...instead of being tall trees. I guess we love and learn.

Dear @MiySadochok, it is indeed sunny and hot where we live. But the more direct sunlight a tree receives, the more carbohydrates (sugars) it will produce through photosynthesis; in addition, direct sunlight (not heat), stimulates flower bud formation, and therefore fruit production. This is why in deciduous trees we want to maximize light penetration. In our climate direct sunlight can however scorch the bark, and for this reasons the trunk and main branches of the tree are often protected with a 50-50 solution of water and white water-based paint.

[@johanconradie2120]

four scaffolds pointing east west north south is perfect

[@katblyth8153]

Really excellent, detailed demonstration. Thank you.

[@mgs721]

Thanks for the informative video. Is there any evidence that regularly pruning trees extends the number of fruit bearing years of the tree (as if there is a total amount of fruiting energy the tree can produce over its lifetime and by creating less fruit each year, the tree can extend the number of years that it bears fruit)?

[@hdw5831]

Does this drastic pruning not result in very many water shoots? And shouldn't you prune just after harvest in order to prevent plum pockets?

[@MiySadochok]

It is so hot and sunny in Los Angeles, why you would need to open center of tree for more sun?

[@kitchenGardenofficalchannel027]

Hi🙋🏼🌹❤

Dear mgs721, there is no evidence that a tree has a set amount of fruiting energy. However, by pruning a tree correctly and regularly, you can make it more productive and extend its fruiting lifespan by keeping it healthy, strong and well balanced. However, generally seaking a tree's productivity declines naturally with age.

[@m.goodengumman3941]

Which month can you prune the plum tree?

[@ellenmetter]

Yes, my question as well.

[@alishadabi562]

I think the best month for pruning is winter.

[@m.goodengumman3941]

@@alishadabi562 never prune plum / prunus variety trees in winter, they can not heal in winter because they produce healing tar sap in growth season only. I was not sure what months during active growing season i.e April to end September?

[@ManuelCruz-dx7yi]

My dad was very good at pruning fruit trees. The tree u pruned doesn't look that good. My dad shaped them pretty. He could prune them in away that u could get medium or large fruit.

To @m.goodengumman3941: deciduous trees (trees that drop their leaves in the Fall/Winter ) need to be pruned in the dormant season. In our climate the time is between December and February, before the new growth appears. Trees might need also a Summer pruning after harvest to contain growth.