Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Alameda Backyard Growers

Fruit tree pruning led by AC Master Gardener Sarah Miller, Asst. Manager at Farm2Market, & Marla Koss, Farm2Market Orchard Volunteer

APC Farm2Market

August is a great time to perform summer pruning on plums, or annual pruning on apricots*. Citrus can be pruned virtually year-round in our area, but now is as good a time as any to lighten up the densely-crowded and twiggy interior of a semi-dwarf Meyer lemon tree for better aesthetic value in the landscape as well as its overall health.After a quick tour around Farm2Market&#x27;s orchard, we will focus on pruning citrus (Meyer lemon) and stone fruit (plum and apricot). Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes (preferably hiking or work boots); stickers abound and will quickly turn mesh athletic shoes into pin cushions). You might want to bring a sun hat and/or sunscreen. A water bottle is also highly recommended. Also helpful: eye protection (clear safety goggles/glasses).Equipment to bring, if you have it:<ul><li>bypass pruning shears</li></ul><ul><li>gardening/work gloves</li></ul><ul><li>other pruning equipment such as a pruning saw or loppers</li></ul>*the difference between the pruning needs of apricots and other stone fruit will be explained at the workshop and in an accompanying handout.

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

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