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Everything I read seems to point at pruning peach trees in the south before bud break. I did that. Now that harvest is over I can't see where a light prune would hurt anything. Do any of yall do a post harvest prune on your peach trees down south? Wills?
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I'm in PA and that wouldn't work here but I have read of growers doing that in CA. If you don't get an experienced answer here you could try on the GrowingFruit forumEd
SW PA zone 6a -
Video with a good tutorial...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQz5qApNwug
Good Luck.
Attached are photos of 3 different Peach trees (Elberta, Belle of Georgia, Red haven) and 1 plum tree (Stanley) that will be severely pruned later in the summer. The Stanley, Belle of Georgia and Elberta will be coppiced back to 24" trunks.
Pete R - Hudson Valley, NY - zone 5bComment
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Sure, you can do some summer pruning to remove wayward or over vigorous growth. I usually trim a few branches here and there as needed, especially if any grafts are getting too much shade.Comment
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Right on, thanks for the responses! I just planted this tree a few months ago. It's been in a 35 gallon pot for 3 years now. I went ahead and let it fruit after transplanting but it spent all its energy this spring producing fruit. I just want to give it a little kick in the butt to start growing again. I feel it may be a little shocked.Comment
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Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
“Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” – Bill MollisonComment
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I prune mine all summer long. Watersprouts and shaping you can do anytime. Pruning them just makes them grow.....Cutting sales at willsfigs.com will continue till about March 1.Comment
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Severe summer pruning can encourage peach tree short life disease. Maintenance pruning as Wills does is ok.Ray in Columbia, SC Zone 8Comment
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