![]() When planting new trees, trim any branches below 24 inches. Young fruit trees (1-5 years) need to be trained so that the framework of growth is desirable for both growth and harvest. Neglected trees are worth an article of their own. Young fruit trees and mature fruit trees have different needs when it comes to pruning. At this time the trees are not actively growing, the risk for cold injury on wounds is low, and there is less risk of pathogen entry. Did you know that the best time to prune fruit trees in Ohio is March? March is the perfect time because it is the end of the dormant period.
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