2022年4月28日 · Plum trees are relatively easy to care for and benefit more from a thoughtful trim than a full crop when it comes to pruning. However, planning when to prune any plum tree in your garden is crucial, as the tree will respond best when it’s in a period of growth.

2023年6月18日 · Pruning keeps your plum trees healthy and improves fruit quantity and quality. Gardener’s Path explains how to do it the right way. Read our guide now.

2022年12月6日 · When is the Best Time to Prune Plums? The best time to prune a plum tree varies depending on your location due to the risk of infection. In colder northern environments with humid summers, late spring is best to avoid fungal spores in the air. In dry summer regions with mild winters, prune during mid summer while fungal spores are less prevalent.

2021年6月23日 · The time for plum tree pruning depends on the maturity and type of plum tree. Young plums are generally pruned in early spring, before bud break, in order to avoid infection by silver leaf disease. Begin pruning immediately when you plant a …

2024年9月22日 · Pruning plum trees during the dormant season, typically from late winter to early spring, offers several benefits. This period allows for the removal of dead, diseased, or damaged branches, promoting healthy growth and reducing the risk of disease and pest infestations.

2024年7月27日 · Early spring and midsummer are the best times to prune plum trees. I find that pruning young plum trees in early spring works best, right before bud break. This prevents infection and keeps trees healthy.

2019年10月27日 · Pruning your plum tree step-by-step. 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 easy.

2021年1月12日 · The exact time for pruning is variable, but a good rule of thumb is to prune a plum tree in June or July. If you live in a humid climate in summer, however, late spring is likely the best time for you.

2024年12月5日 · Young plum trees: Prune in early spring, before bud break, to avoid infection by silver leaf disease. Established plum trees: Prune in midsummer, after the tree has finished fruiting. Flowering plum trees: Avoid pruning, as it can reduce flowering and fruit production.