The IMPORTANCE of Summer Pruning an Apple Tree - Part 1 of 2

[@loriphilpott4031]

Finally, someone has done an easily understood pruning class. Bravo!

[@RyanKudasik]

totally! I've watched a number of his videos. I've learned the most from him! He speaks very clearly. His words have obvious meaning. I really like the way he organizes his information.

[@deecooper1567]

Completely agree 💯 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@homeandgardenlane]

This is the BEST apple tree pruning video on KZbin! As hobbyist gardener and an amateur apple tree grower, I have been searching for something thorough, yet easy to understand. What a teacher! Thank you so much! I have liked and am saving this to one of my folders called Garden Tips for others to find.

[@jonkswede9562]

Wow! I must agree with Lori Philpott here. Orin has done an excellent job of explaining summer pruning! Finally someone who can explain the process well with the whys, whens and hows. Thank you so very much Orin! I hope to see more videos of you sharing your knowledge and your skill of explaining it so well.

[@becky4321]

You said this is good for the early life of a tree. What about older trees 20-30 years old? Thanks for this great video. So clear and concise. Love the freeze frames with labels and circles.

[@HomesteadDIY]

This may be one of the best and clearest explanation of how and why to summer prune an apple tree I have seen. Thank you!

[@Marra7777]

Certainly is.

[@Australian_Medicinal_Herbs]

This is the best summer pruning video I've seen. Thank you so much

[@GraftingTactick]

By far, the best fruit tree pruning master class, I've ever seen. thank you for sharing your in depth knowledge of informative how to lesson. Subbed and like 👍

[@ucscagroecology]

Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk

[@FarmerPat]

Yeah I've seen a few videos so far and they are excellent!

[@michaelfoort2592]

after fiddle farting around, blundering along with my pruning shears an Epiphany! this has completely opened my eyes! very good instruction. .thank you so much!

[@ucscagroecology]

Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk

[@Thankful_.]

💚🤣 Yesss! 🍎

[@jbcuk6504]

What a brilliant video. I have been searching for months for an instructional video on how to tackle a huge overgrown Bramley apple tree here in the U.K. This has given me some confidence to get started. Thank you!

[@exnjute]

Excellent teaching/learning video Orin. Thanks. Even though I'm 80, I love learning new stuff.

[@J.Radwan]

By far the best video I've seen on the importance of summer pruning. Thank you.

[@zivilelaurynaite2472]

Thank you very much. Your videos are best i have ever seen. Gardeners know a lot but very few can teach. You can ! I have learned a lot from you.

[@davenadainton4209]

I have watched about 30 videos over the last 2 years trying to figure out pruning. This has to be the best explained video I have seen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. A huge wave from the UK 👋

[@TediumGenius]

Great video! The best part of this for a new orchardist like myself (8 trees) is the stop video with arrows and figures, this is SUCH a GREAT way to do a video of pruning on actual trees!! Thanks!

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful! Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: a.co/d/glwePid And here’s the playlist for all of the tree care videos on this channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rSeJaibMx7ncU

[@cnsworx7986]

Thank you... At last a video that explains to the amateur gardener, in simple term how to prune a apple. 👍

[@shell88ish]

Thanks so much. Best pruning class on KZbin!

[@myjo24de]

Your pruning videos are the most informative out there…You’re an excellent teacher! I just started with two backyard apple trees, and even though I’ve learned so much about pruning, I’m still a “nervous Nelly”! Guess I just have to dive in and start with small cuts to test the results. It would be great if you could discuss disease/pest management as well. Thank you!

[@ucscagroecology]

Here are some winter pruning videos that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6arhKhurtKZY9E

[@kellyirwin8972]

Best pruning video i've ever see. Master class with the camera also. Bravo. Wish you had one for kiwi, cherry etc

[@ucscagroecology]

Wow, thank you!

[@utew6236]

Super clear explanation with great illustration, thanks to the camera work and little red circle intervals. Thank you! I already had your book which helped me understand the differences between summer and winter pruning for the first time. And now I've found your video, right at the time I'm late summer pruning here in New Zealand. Waltzing into the orchard now...:-)

[@ucscagroecology]

Here's Part 2 that shows the tree's response 9 months later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nQiWCffq2Cec0

[@k.c.sunshine1934]

This is an excellent video for beginners! I love the illustrations, the slow reasonable explanations, and the repeat of relevant factors during the video.

[@KotRyszard]

Understanding of how it works is the most important thing in success. Thanks for the indepth instruction.

[@ruhtra5602]

Thank you sir, I finally learned how to prune trees after four years of watching other videos on youtube on how to prune apple trees or any other fruit trees. Those people who make videos on how to prune trees should watch this to learn how to properly prune trees so that they can teach it the right way.

[@ucscagroecology]

You are most welcome! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@manuelmundo1]

While watching iI was thinking your truly a walking encyclopedia. Great teaching techniques you have sir. My respect and admiration to you and to God Almighty that has given you so much the gift and knowledge including understanding of the subject at hand. God Bless you and keep you in good health in Jesus name.

[@ucscagroecology]

Thank you.

[@milkmaid4077]

This was very helpful, even though I did the Master Gardener courses. I learned more about pruning my apples here. Thanks

[@tomfoolery1956]

I keep watching this video over and over patiently waiting for my time to prune. Just a few more weeks.

[@cypherknot]

Excellent lesson with valuable, usable information. Thank you.

[@DalThalas]

This video is utterly amazing. The information is spot on, the editing is fantastic and the video quality is clear. I am definatly checking back on this channel for more if these very high quality videos. Also no music, its distracting! Thank you!

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

Thank you Orin, I've been growing stone fruit and citrus for years but now living on a smaller property I am building up what I hope will be a good and productive house orchard. This kind of tutorial is exactly what I need. (Central west slopes, New South Wales Australia). Subscribed and liked.

[@joepiet]

I've watched lots of videos on pruning. You are by far my favorite. You explain the common sense reasons with a little dry humor thrown in. thanks.

[@ucscagroecology]

Wow, thank you!

[@nebsun]

14:50 nice info on the flowering - I saw some of my trees flowering and thought they were confused by the weather, but it seems more like it was from my pruning

[@nikkireigns]

What zone are you in?

[@ritabeitz9598]

Thank you for the analogy of building the house. So right! When we learn how to prune we give the tree advantages in disease prevention, air flow and healthy fruiting! Thanks great video!

[@markwander5049]

Best Video I have seen on this topic after stumbling around on the subject. I have five year old apples and pears so very appropriate! Thanks-

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk

[@trumpsawussygrabbingbirther]

Best video I’ve ever seen. Informative, detailed and with close-ups. Thank you very much.

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful! Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: a.co/d/glwePid And here’s the playlist for all of the tree care videos on this channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rSeJaibMx7ncU

[@tiffanyb.7596]

I am so happy I found this video! Clear & easy to understand. We have a mystery tree in our yard. When my daughter was in fifth grade she planted some seeds that she found from kitchen scraps. She planted it in our front yard. It’s now over 6 feet tall and your video tells me it’s an apple tree. 😊 I’ve never pruned anything before. Your “1 2 3 waltz” Will help guide me. Thank you so much! 🍎

[@djokicmetamora]

Thank you so much for this, it really helped me to understand pruning this summer.

[@nickmclaren3898]

This is by far the best video I've seen explaining summer pruning, wish I'd found it sooner - thank you! Could I ask an unrelated question about rootstocks please: I've been learning a lot about the importance of keeping the root flare above ground when planting any tree, could you explain why it's okay to bury a rootstock's root flare on a grafted tree or do they not really have one? I know that you should keep the graft a few inches above soil level when planting - many thanks.

[@TBR_LLC]

I could not have said it better myself

[@ucscagroecology]

Yer welcome! Yes, keeping the graft union a few inches above ground it critical because the grafting wound is an easy place for pathogens to get into the tree. Some people seem to feel root flare is very important, but we haven't paid attention to root flare here at UCSC. Essentially all of our several hundred fruit trees have all of their roots under the soil and they are thriving. Some of the apples are more than 50 years old and still producing really well. We have a very mild climate here. Maybe root flare is important in harsh climates.

[@robertbrawley5048]

Me too. That is to say the best video on summer pruning. Remarkable is the Camera person has a understanding of what needs to be shown .. This is the only video I have seen where the camera was zoomed to a very close observation of the actual bud or buds ..in most institutional videos. The camera person frames the narrator and the viewer can't see what is suppose to be demonstrated The labeling and arrow is unique to this video . I have been watch videos for certainly 5 years on how to prune all sorts of fruit trees and this is top notch instruction .

[@MakePeace123]

Orin Thank you very much for Teaching us, God Bless You

[@ucscagroecology]

Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk

[@larrypollman5243]

Definitely the foremost authority on fruit tree pruning.

[@ucscagroecology]

Thanks! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@2aprogressive626]

Great video! The post production lines and text clarifying his statements are invaluable!

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ianl5882]

I can tell this fella was a wonderful professor or instructor at some point previously. What a master!

[@ucscagroecology]

Orin currently teaches several days a week at the UCSC Farm and Garden.

[@lincolnworsham1085]

Thank you for freeze framing the video and annotating the specific anatomy of the tree that is being referenced. This really helps . I know it take a lot of extra time but it really makes this a teaching reference,

[@ucscagroecology]

Thanks for your feedback on the video. Good to know that the video editing helps to make the informational more useful.

[@Ditchgrl]

@@ucscagroecologyin Massachusetts, I always did my summer pruning on 6/21. Would you advise me to wait longer?

[@hienvu1714]

I'm getting ready to plant my first apple tree (first tree of any kind in my entire life, actually) and find your video very helpful. I also enjoy your sense humor! :) Thank you!

[@ucscagroecology]

Wonderful! Here's a video on planting an apricot tree. Same process is used for an apple: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoHJmWyPnLujoNU

[@Joan-ej7wv]

Thank you.

[@ovaisshabir6767]

Sir, the way you explains is very very impressive...

[@ucscagroecology]

Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk

[@ovaisshabir6767]

@@ucscagroecology Sir, Thank you so much

[@Shadowfax2121]

Home orchard here only 5 trees but I had no idea about Summer pruning too. This is extremely helpful, thanks Orin!

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrism3845]

A superb video on summer pruning. A perfect training tool & can understand and utilize. Thank you.

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redrobotsoup]

This video is so comprehensive. Please keep putting these out! Your knowledge is invaluable to new home orchardists like myself. Thank you!

[@ucscagroecology]

Great to hear it was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@janearabaamponsah8359]

Hi am Mark from Ghana, it really nice to hear you explain into details how to care for apples. I am trying to grow some apples at my backyard, i have a few trees of about 3 months and they are are doing very well. This video is very educative and insightful. Thank you

[@ucscagroecology]

Best of luck!

[@StrawMenMusic]

Super informative video. Answered a lot of questions I had about pruning and subsequent bud formation. Thanks a bunch 👍

[@lanewaygarden1338]

Thank you for the summer pruning master class, I got a lot out of it. Greetings from Melbourne Australia. Harry

[@ucscagroecology]

You are very welcome

[@ericmccann21]

Great class! So happy I found your channel 😊

[@annegould7506]

THIS IS THE BEST SUMMER PRUNING VIDEO ON THE NET- I FINALLY UNDERSTAND! Could you do one for a tree that has gone crazy and has not been pruned properly? Am in the south of the UK .

[@bellofthedesert1595]

My apple tree is 3 years and I have not pruned it at all. I shall start this year, and find your winter pruning video. Sir - thank you for this easily understandable informative video.

[@leepoll1]

Thank you for your crystal clear explanations, your colourful and literary instruction and for repeating the main points. A great memory aid. One question, why not remove all of the root stock suckers if they compete for growth?

[@youssefgad9740]

Thank you so much, it’s a great video for summer pruning and FREE Education here for who need to learn, God bless you man.

[@ucscagroecology]

You are very welcome

[@JamieW-o7b]

The best explanation I have ever seen!!

[@mattliamjack3293]

May your trees grow high ,sir .(within reason)😊 fantastic workshop.

[@ucscagroecology]

Many thanks!

[@whatdidyouthinkwouldhappen1203]

What a great pruning video. I have destroyed and even killed trees pruning them for lack of understanding of pruning despite many good friends trying to teach me how. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ucscagroecology]

Here are a couple more pruning videos that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmO6eqmoqdWkfNk

[@whatdidyouthinkwouldhappen1203]

@@ucscagroecology Okay I binge watched the recommended videos and understood all of them. I am looking forward to being able to have beautiful healthy trees now and excited about getting started. Thank you.

[@thechaosgardener]

You can also graft scions onto the tips of the rootstock suckers and detach them after they take from below the soil

[@phillipdavies8573]

Best video I have seen on summer pruning. What a relief to find one which explains the science behind pruning and what to expect when you do it. One question though - how would you modify the summer pruning technique for tip bearing and partial tip bearing apples??

[@harshavardhann8482]

Very well explained! Thank you Sir!

[@kvuppal1]

Fantastic! We learn so much through theses videos!

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad you like them!

[@yossarianmcnulty7979]

Thank you so much sir from the Western Himalayas. Usually summer pruning here at 31 deg N at even above 7000ft is a risky manoeuvre inviting disease through the wound.

[@Marra7777]

Phenomenal information. Thank you so much all the way from the UK. Lake district!! Keep going with the videos

[@stmcgarret]

Superb video and excellent tips and teaching. Thanks a lot.

[@be4jesus]

This was just plain flat out Excellent. Thank you!

[@ucscagroecology]

Hi Kelly, thanks and glad it was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@fruitful7753]

You can air layer those suckers and branches, and have a dwarf or semi dwarf rootstalk, and if it has fire blight protectant and cold resistance plus vigorous growth, you have a much desired rootstalk, there called precious. You can sell them and you can graft your own wanted fruit on it. You prune them in late fall and you can sell the scion wood from a much desired tree. In a colder environment where winter starts in late Sept, or Oct, you must summer prune late in summer.

[@mdislam6381]

Thanks for the details about professional pruning practical lessons.

[@gardenrose264]

I have just planted my first apple tree. So glad i came accross your video. Excellent teacher and diagrams to show what needs doing. Thank you.

[@Wilczek2]

Thank you, this is an excellent instructional video.

[@Stoffmonster467]

Thank you very much, this will help me to tame my Florina which breaks every year down under lots of fruits.

[@mchurch3905]

I’ll give this a try on my Granny Smith that I planted 30+ years ago. It’s been a tug of war, led mostly by my lack of this kind of knowledge, going from feast or famine. Maybe this will help get a more consistent crop.

[@ucscagroecology]

When trees cycle from lots of fruit one year and little or no fruit the next year, it's usually caused by the lack of thinning of the fruit after pollination is complete. Here's what happens when you don't thin. While the tree is producing the current crop of fruit, next year's fruit buds are developing below the surface. With a heavy load of fruit on the tree, all of the tree's resources are dedicated to growing the fruit and there is little energy left for the nascent bud developing out of sight. With the poor bud development, the next will see a very poor yield of fruit. This boom and bust cycle can be stopped by thinning to about 1-2 fruit per bud. Wait until the fruit has started to show so that you're leaving only fruit that has been pollinated. This will help provide a pretty steady yield from year to year. You'll also get larger, tastier, and sweeter fruit.

[@sabinea5385]

This has been very informative, thanks Orin! This year was the first Summer in our new home in Santa Cruz County and we have 4 mature apply trees that bare a substantial amount of fruit. Unfortunately, we lost a few branches this week most likely due to excessively long lateral branches and possibly also heat induced? I'm going to start trimming lateral branches tomorrow using the general and 3 bud technique. I'd love to take a class with you if UCSC offers an extension course that focuses on fruit trees! We also have mature apricot, peach, lemon, persimmon, avocado, loquat, and fig trees! We are going to have our work cut out for ourselves! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@ucscagroecology]

Hi Sabine - Orin is going to be teaching some onsite tree classes in early 2023. Sign up here for the monthly newsletter that will have a notice about any classes that Orin is teaching: mailchi.mp/f265c9f97d44/subscribe

[@fauziaahmad6334]

Thank very much for explaining easily how to prune apple tree

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad is was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@lilyastley7357]

Excellent video. Very informative. Now I’m going outside to summer prune.👍🏼

[@ucscagroecology]

Have fun!

[@victoriaburkhardt4402]

Hi, love your clear teaching and excellent video framing and stop framing with circles! Question: I live in Missouri - we have muggy climate with lots of pest and mold disease pressure - is summer pruning still a good idea with the high humidity and pests?

[@ucscagroecology]

HI Victoria - glad to hear the videos are helpful. Our summers on the central coast of California often see no rain for 6 months, sometimes longer, so we have very low humidity during the day. So, we really don't have experience in dealing with humidity and the problems that come with it. You'd best consult someone in your area for advice on summer pruning and any risks it may have. Good luck with you trees! Below is a link to several more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html

[@XxBloggs]

Excellent and useful videos, particularly the freeze parts

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html

[@rachel7689]

Invaluable knowledge! Much appreciated!

[@elizabethwilliams3267]

Very comprehensive lesson, will watch this repeatedly I think. Ĺove the waltz analogy, 1 2 3 cut, what could be simpler?

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Grew up on an Upstate NY fruit farm, apples & pears. In summer we only removed suckers (water sprouts). Structure was handled in winter. A few summers we had to thin apples by hand.

[@ucscagroecology]

Summer pruning is structural, but very "refined" as compared to winter pruning. In this video on winter pruning, you'll Orin demonstrate much "deeper" cuts into the structure of the tree: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCQl2lnZdd5e7c Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@sqwrrl]

I have an Inca plum that is such a vigorous grower. Last year it was 4 years old and flowered for the first time but no fruit. I will employ this method. Plum trees have beautiful bark!

[@ucscagroecology]

Plums are vigorous, indeed, but they grow differently than apples. You may want to check out this video on controlling the size of plum trees: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmSbnXZ_hbWfa7s Also, if you're getting flowers but no fruit, you may be lacking pollinators or you have bad weather and the pollinators weren't flying. Here's a video on how to setup mason bees to help with pollination: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJqTeailh6hqoJI Good you luck with your trees!

[@808quake]

The best pruning video! We planted one apple, two pears and 2 plums last year (2021). Are these trees considered first year or second year? Do we need to prune them now? Also do all your pruning tips apply for pear and plum? Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@lisadiamond2164]

I have an older apple tree in Aromas south east of Watsonville that was here and producing when we moved in. It has little green apples clustered as many as 5-6 together now (June 19th). Apples are ready to eat Octoberish for 2-3 months. How do I summer prune an aready fruiting tree? I have been told to cut the branches shooting straight up and to open the center. Also since the apples are clustered I was advised to thin them to 2 or 3 at most. I know, I know, a lot of questions!

[@guysevedz3581]

Thank you, my grandparents tried to teach me pruning, but I couldn't get it. Thank you for explaining it.

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad I could help!

[@evfarry]

Orin is a good teacher.

[@ucscagroecology]

Thanks!

[@jonnsmusich]

This is for spur bearing trees. You might have mentions the difference for tip bearers. Otherwise a very clear account. I did this as you describe, last summer. This spring the tree was covered with blossoms and I had to prick out loads of the set fruit. Hadn't flowered for previous three years.

[@ucscagroecology]

Great to hear your tree is producing, well. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@nunyabusiness863]

Wow thanks a lot for this. This was a real knowledge session.

[@v.e.7236]

I happen to also live in Santa Cruz county and have two young apple trees - one four yearsold and the other less than a year - I'm trying to shape into hardy producers that won't have to deal w/ broken branches. Thanks for the tips.

[@johnjensen8138]

Very well told and many new things I did learn --thank you very much

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancysgood]

Such a great help - and from my alma mater! These videos have the potential to reach introverted liberal arts students. I wish I had done more than just take an occasional walk in the Garden when I was a student. Alas, I was so much older then.

[@2thedentist]

This is the best video i have seen on this topic so far.. thanks for the information.. well after you have pruned all these laterals in summer, what can be pruned in winter. How will you approach winter pruning in this tree..? curious to know from your side.. thanks and regards.

[@ucscagroecology]

Here's Part 2 that shows the tree's response 9 months later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nQiWCffq2Cec0

[@ucscagroecology]

Watch Part 2, below and you'll see the answer to your winter pruning question.

[@ucscagroecology]

Here's a video on winter pruning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmSbnXZ_hbWfa7s

[@MyAirMyles]

Best video on this I’ve seen, well done.

[@ucscagroecology]

Thanks! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@cansarratt3407]

Excellent instructions. Could you please have another video for ppl from the East Coast: VA, NY... with different climates. Thanks 🙏

[@ucscagroecology]

Hi Can, thanks for the kudos. Sorry, but we just don't have the experience on pruning techniques used in hot and humid climates. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos, some are applicable in all climates. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@holly123holly123hol]

Thank you for such a comprehensive video! How would you suggest summer pruning an old tree where the lateral branches are really long? We inherited one when we moved into our house which hadn't been pruned for some years.

[@samatronn]

You guys are awesome! Great videos to learn from. I've got 5 trees I need to prune on a new allotment - thanks

[@ucscagroecology]

Hi Samantha, great to hear the videos are helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

[@timwells3056]

Thanks so much ! Best video ever . I’ve read books looked at loads of Utube never really got it .!? This has finally given me hope Tim uk

[@ucscagroecology]

Glad it helped!

[@qayoomsahab3604]

Sir, Thanks for such an informative video. Probably, that is a tip/semi spur type and that is the reason behind flowering right after summer pruning.

[@colemansines9722]

This is an excellent teaching! Thank you. I am curious about trees that come as whips and there simply is not growth of good scaffolding or laterals. What is going on? I’m starting to think this is not the way to buy a tree. Regarding the 6 week old fruit bud… can you specify how you would remove those flowers?

[@michaelfoort2592]

Is this also good for pear trees?

[@jcgirl3]

Thank you for the good information. How come this apple tree does not have apples growing in August?