If it points inwards, cut it.

Apr 25, The best time to prune a peach tree is in the early spring before the sap begins running. Pruning in the early spring will reduce the chances of pest infestation.

In general, remove old gray shoots because these will not fruit.

Springtime pruning is also easier since without foliage, the shape of the tree is easier to view. Avoid pruning in the winter, as this can reduce the cold hardiness of the tree. Jul 16, Your peach trees will be healthier, more productive, and easier to work with if you set up an annual pruning routine.

Peach trees are pruned into an open"V" or vase shape, with three to five well-spaced main branches forming the vase. This differs from other fruit trees that have one central trunk. The main branches should be at roughly a degree angle, leaving the center open to sun and Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. Why prune in early spring? You want to prune the branches before sap starts running in them.

The cut areas are less susceptible to bug infestation in the early spring.

Without leaves and blossoms, you can see easily see the shape of the peach tree. The direction of the tree needs to be set before starting its growth spurt. Pruning the peach trees in the winter can reduce the trees cold-hardiness. Why prune peach trees? Objectives of Peach Pruning. The main idea in pruning is to remove old, gray-colored, slow-growing shoots, which are non-fruitful.

When I read that trimming the tree was beneficial to the plant, that in itself was an eye opener.

However, leave one-year-old, to inch red bearing shoots. Removing 40 percent of the tree annually stimulates new growth each spring. The second objective of pruning is to lower the fruiting zone to a height that makes hand harvesting from the ground possible.

A third objective is to open the center of the tree.