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Apr 13, There are specific reasons for the timing of pruning young trees in early spring: It stimulates the formation of new branches at the outset of the growing season, giving them the best chance to grow substantially that year, and the wounds made will have less time that they have to heal before the tree starts to grow vigorously in spring, during which period the tree's healing powers are Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins.

Jun 08, Young plum trees (up to three years old) are best lightly pruned in spring. The most popular way to prune is to create a ‘bush’ shape with an open centre – like a goblet or wine glass. This means that light, air and sun can get to the developing fruits. Prune when the buds are just bursting, or when the tree.

Oct 27, While winter pruning is recommended for many fruit trees, you will find that plum trees are best pruned in late summer/early fall. Apple trees are among the easiest, and most forgiving, trees to prune, but plums are just as treeclean.barted Reading Time: 7 mins.

Dec 17, Pruning a plum tree can serve two purposes, depending on which time of year you do it. When you prune in the winter, you revitalize the tree and stimulate growth the following spring, whereas when you do it in the summer, you slow unruly growth and limit the size of the tree. The main purpose of pruning is to keep the tree healthy and maximize fruit yield, but the purpose can also be decorative, aimed at making the overall tree Author: Chris Deziel.