We prune all kinds of fruit trees for strong structure and better fruit growth. We remove watershoots and sprouts and encourage lateral growth, helping the tree put its energy into fruit-bearing branches.
Cuts that open the canopy let light and air reach the fruit, and they help keep limbs from snapping under a heavy crop.
Want to know more about your tree? Jase wrote up common trees of Oregon, with pruning notes for each.
What we do
- Prune all kinds of fruit trees
- Build strong structure
- Remove watershoots and sprouts
- Encourage fruit and lateral growth
- Clean up and haul away cuttings
Serving Columbia, Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties. The estimate is free.
Common questions
When should I prune my apple or pear tree?
Late winter to early spring, before the buds break.
When should I prune plums and cherries?
Late summer to early fall. Pruning them in winter or early spring in our wet weather risks silver leaf and canker.
How often do fruit trees need pruning?
Most fruit trees do best with a prune every year. Depending on the tree's age and condition, some can go every two years.
Can you fix a fruit tree that has been left alone for years?
Often, yes. We usually spread the work over more than one season so we do not take too much at once. We will tell you what we would do at the estimate.