The ideal time to prune your fruit trees is in the late winter and early spring, while they are dormant and before their buds break. In this video, Elmer focuses on pruning trees that require a main leader — a taller, larger limb that is dominant over other branches. He offers helpful instructions and demonstrates how to prune fruit trees that favor this system, which include apples and pears. The main reason to prune is to encourage stimulation and balance, so that your fruit trees are healthy and productive, year after year!

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