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  • From: Lisa Perry <lkvp AT floydva.net>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [Homestead] Pruning fruit trees
  • Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:21:32 -0500

As it would happen this winter, we have yet to prune our fruit trees. The winter weather hasn't helped (or at least this is our excuse), it seems to have been either bitter cold or spring-like temps that were much warmer than usual. The $64 question is....
is it too late to prune? We know it should be done in winter when the tree is dormant. It's 50+ degrees outside today, another day of spring. Should we skip pruning this year altogether or get it done in the next cold spell before spring arrives for good? We have an assortment of fruit trees including several varieties of apple, pear, and peach. The trees have been pruned consistently every year we've owned the farm and by the previous owner who planted 75% of the trees.

Lisa
sw VA





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