There is much material on how and when to prune fruit trees. We have been experimenting with various techniques and have found this long handled pruner to be very effective. Although we haven't grasped the fine art of the ideal method for each type of tree, we understand that it is important to prune limbs that are crossing each other and to cut out limbs that are at too extreme an angle to the main stem. And the best time to prune is in early Spring.
It was a difficult decision to prune fruit from trees early in the season; however, several of our pear trees were so loaded down with pears that we had to pull some off so that the branches wouldn't split. Unfortunately, with the drought this year, most of the fruit fell to the ground prematurely. But it disappeared quickly, so we assume that the goal, to feed the wildlife, was accomplished.
It was a difficult decision to prune fruit from trees early in the season; however, several of our pear trees were so loaded down with pears that we had to pull some off so that the branches wouldn't split. Unfortunately, with the drought this year, most of the fruit fell to the ground prematurely. But it disappeared quickly, so we assume that the goal, to feed the wildlife, was accomplished.
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