Pruning Deciduous Trees And Rose

Pruning Deciduous Trees And Roses

Mid-February is normally the ideal time to prune those plants that naturally defoliate during the winter. The most common of these include deciduous fruit trees such as Peach, Pear, Plum, Apricot, and Apples. And, of course, roses.

A few simple rules must be remembered when pruning fruit trees:

When pruning these trees it is important to keep the shape of the tree open in the center to allow sufficient light into the tree and to promote low branching for easier harvest
Dead or diseased branches should always be removed
Peaches and nectarines produce on the previous years growth. So, in the case of peaches and nectarines, remove wood that produced fruit the summer before and cut back the main branches at least one-third. Genetic dwarf trees such as Bonanza Peach should be thinned only
Apricot and Apples produce fruit on spurs. The primary difference between these two is that apricots produce on spurs formed the previous year. So, in the case of apricots, remove wood that produced fruit the summer before and cut back the main branches at least one-third. Apples continue to produce on the same spurs for many years so thinning out old wood is all that’s necessary
Plums also produce on spurs, but these are usually on new growth at the end of the branches.

Techniques for rose pruning almost approach a mystical cultism. Many rosearians and other avid rose enthusiasts swear by various methods that always produce the largest and most beautiful flowers imaginable. Following basic pruning principles and fertilization will always ensure your success.

For most roses, select 3-5 main canes that are evenly spaced around the crown to keep as the foundation for future branches and blooms. Thin out or remove the canes in the center of these as well as any that may be weak or dead. Prune these main canes back 1/2 to 1/3 of their original size or about 12” to 18” in length. When pruning, always prune above an outward facing bud. This bud will form a new branch and by choosing one that faces away from the center of the plant, you are able to keep the center of the plant open. Climbing roses and miniatures need only be pruned to shape. Once new growth begins to show, the application of Grow More’s Magnum Grow will help ensure success throughout the blooming season. Magnum Grow was developed by one of the nation’s leading rosearians and is available exclusively from Gardener’s World.

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