@@Whitetail_Properties Yes it was. I went directly out and pruned them back quite a bit. It was 50 degrees warm, and today with tomorrow, the temps are back below freezing. Whew! I gave thanks to Yah, and ironically it felt like the trees were happy too. New subscriber! Thank you btw: I'm in North Central Arkansas
Thanks for the advice. Just watched this, and went out and pruned. One additional thing I did, was to disinfect my shears and loppers between each tree.
@@Whitetail_Properties i am planting trees 37 so far and aim for 70 by this summer on sole land in France and want to create a biotope with organic vegetables a pond to modestly contribute to the ecosystem so I am trying to learn.
@@Whitetail_Properties Thanks a lot. I'll recommend your channel to my friends who live in several different countries. I have grown 30 fig trees from cuttings and will plant them outdoors this spring. They are over a foot in height...some two feet and the company who sold me the fruit trees said that their roots will be ready then. I have created a space surrounded by a huge fallen oak tree trunk and closed of by a vegetal barrier I erected to try to shield them from the wind. I will try to place seven or so near my stone house because I have read that they like walls,
@@stevemorse108 We appreciate it! growing trees from cuttings is a pretty cool method to grow them. Props to you for having the knowledge and ability to do so. Many people don't even know that method is an option for certain species. Don't be afraid to come back and let us know how everything turns out!
Are those cedars right beside your apple tree? Unless you're putting out specific cultivars, your client will likely be dealing with cedar rust on their apple trees.
I have a question. I just purchased trees and it is May and you mentioned not pruning the trees until February. the trees that I have planted are also in a Sandy area and I did put topsoil down and around them. so my question is do I wait until February to prune these or should I be pruning them sooner just because I planted them in May? and they are also like the trees that you purchased and planted they are or were in buckets and they're good at least four or five feet tall already
Typically you want to prune the trees while they're dormant. So January-March depending on your location, is the best window. If the trees were bought/shipped dormant (haven't budded or leafed out yet) then you could probably prune them. If they do have new buds or already have leafed out we would recommend waiting until this winter.
It would depend on how big the tree is. In the first few years, keeping a good symmetrical shape to the tree will help it to not break branches or uproot in significant weather events such as high winds or icy/snow storms. Really there is no right or wrong way. You just want to maintain a good shape and not overload the main branches, especially once it starts to bear fruit - in our opinion.
What should I do if it’s already spring and the trees are young and in need of pruning? I think there’s risk if I do prune now and risk if I don’t do it… I just can’t decide which would be worse lol. Any advice would be great!
Unfortunately we wouldn't suggest pruning your trees after they have started to bud.. What is going on with the tree that makes you think not pruning could be just as harmful as pruning this late in the spring?
What is the benefit of making heading cuts back to the bud rather than thinning cuts back to the branch? I've heard it's better to make more thinning rather than heading cuts.
@@timb4031 The older the wood, the lesser the growth with heading cuts. Forcing growth the best way is to cut in 1-year-old- wood. If you cut in 2-year-old wood over a fruit spur, the tree sends most of his juice in the spur to the growing apple. Cutting in old wood, linke shortening long branches, sometimes nothing happend around the cut.
You showed us two clips of branches. Alot of us learn by watching, not lecture. It would have been nice to watch you do more cuts for examples for a newbie.
So everybody should just skip the first 7 and a half minutes because he is not saying anything important and is not getting to the point which is pruning fruit trees.
If you stand in a tree stand then you are not a hunter you are a ambusher only a hunter tracks the animal so please stop saying hunting .but that said I did like the video on pruning trees
This is such a helpful video! Thank you for explaining it so well!
Thank you, I'm a newbie to growing fruit trees and pruning terrifies me! 😄 But everything you said made sense and was incredibly helpful.
Glad to hear it!!
About to prune, not sure, I saw buds, said a prayer, and was led to this video. Thank you for this content.
We're glad you found it! Hopefully it was helpful!
@@Whitetail_Properties Yes it was. I went directly out and pruned them back quite a bit. It was 50 degrees warm, and today with tomorrow, the temps are back below freezing. Whew! I gave thanks to Yah, and ironically it felt like the trees were happy too. New subscriber! Thank you btw: I'm in North Central Arkansas
@@caryndert4726 Good deal! Hopefully some of our other content can help you out too! Have a great day and God Bless!
@@Whitetail_Properties It's SNOWING! hahaha. God is very, very good!
@@caryndert4726 We got a few inches last night up here in west central Illinois too!
You explained things better than most, I appreciate thate, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for such a clear tutorial!
Glad it was helpful!
Best video yet and i watched quite a few! Easy to understand ! Thank you.
That's what we like to hear! Thank you!!
Great vid, and thanks for not having crappy muzak in the background.
Lol no problem!
Thank you for this excellent and well presented explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the advice. Just watched this, and went out and pruned. One additional thing I did, was to disinfect my shears and loppers between each tree.
Awesome instructor. Thank you, sir.
Glad it was helpful!
thanks! found this to explain John 15:2 how Jesus prunes. great explaination🙏😃💛
Great video! Very informative.
Helpful video, thanks for making this.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for a good and informative presentation.
Glad you found it helpful!
@@Whitetail_Properties i am planting trees 37 so far and aim for 70 by this summer on sole land in France and want to create a biotope with organic vegetables a pond to modestly contribute to the ecosystem so I am trying to learn.
@@stevemorse108 That is very cool! Even cooler to know we have viewers in France!! Best of luck to you in your planting!
@@Whitetail_Properties Thanks a lot. I'll recommend your channel to my friends who live in several different countries. I have grown 30 fig trees from cuttings and will plant them outdoors this spring. They are over a foot in height...some two feet and the company who sold me the fruit trees said that their roots will be ready then. I have created a space surrounded by a huge fallen oak tree trunk and closed of by a vegetal barrier I erected to try to shield them from the wind. I will try to place seven or so near my stone house because I have read that they like walls,
@@stevemorse108 We appreciate it! growing trees from cuttings is a pretty cool method to grow them. Props to you for having the knowledge and ability to do so. Many people don't even know that method is an option for certain species. Don't be afraid to come back and let us know how everything turns out!
This was so helpful & exacting! Truly appreciate the time & effort put into making this for those of us who need a little assistance! Thanks so much!
You bet! Glad it was helpful for you!!
Thanks for the helpful video
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!
Very helpful, thank you for making this video.
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very helpful information thanks
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Thank you
Like this,thanks.
Thanks!
Are those cedars right beside your apple tree? Unless you're putting out specific cultivars, your client will likely be dealing with cedar rust on their apple trees.
We actually have a video discussing cedar apple rust!
Remove those lower branches and maintain that central leader for wildlife trees
I have a question. I just purchased trees and it is May and you mentioned not pruning the trees until February. the trees that I have planted are also in a Sandy area and I did put topsoil down and around them. so my question is do I wait until February to prune these or should I be pruning them sooner just because I planted them in May? and they are also like the trees that you purchased and planted they are or were in buckets and they're good at least four or five feet tall already
Typically you want to prune the trees while they're dormant. So January-March depending on your location, is the best window. If the trees were bought/shipped dormant (haven't budded or leafed out yet) then you could probably prune them. If they do have new buds or already have leafed out we would recommend waiting until this winter.
So, I'm assuming I need to take off the top of each branch and then trim back? Not sure what to do with the tops of my branches...
It would depend on how big the tree is. In the first few years, keeping a good symmetrical shape to the tree will help it to not break branches or uproot in significant weather events such as high winds or icy/snow storms. Really there is no right or wrong way. You just want to maintain a good shape and not overload the main branches, especially once it starts to bear fruit - in our opinion.
I had some Asian pear. Before I prune them. I'd like to ask you which way is the best ?
1. Modified leader
2. Open center
3. Central leader.
Central leader
@@Whitetail_Properties Thanks
What should I do if it’s already spring and the trees are young and in need of pruning? I think there’s risk if I do prune now and risk if I don’t do it… I just can’t decide which would be worse lol. Any advice would be great!
Unfortunately we wouldn't suggest pruning your trees after they have started to bud.. What is going on with the tree that makes you think not pruning could be just as harmful as pruning this late in the spring?
What is the benefit of making heading cuts back to the bud rather than thinning cuts back to the branch? I've heard it's better to make more thinning rather than heading cuts.
Heading cuts in 1-year-old wood force strong growth out of the remaining buts of the stump.
@@hanswurst2360 at what age does this stop happening and thinning cuts are considered better than most heading cuts? anytime after 1 year?
@@timb4031 The older the wood, the lesser the growth with heading cuts. Forcing growth the best way is to cut in 1-year-old- wood. If you cut in 2-year-old wood over a fruit spur, the tree sends most of his juice in the spur to the growing apple. Cutting in old wood, linke shortening long branches, sometimes nothing happend around the cut.
Where did trees come from?
Not entirely sure, this was on one of Rob's clients properties. We would assume a local nursery.
You showed us two clips of branches. Alot of us learn by watching, not lecture. It would have been nice to watch you do more cuts for examples for a newbie.
We hope you were still able to learn something valuable from the video.
Your cuts are wrong. Why don't you make cuts where you recommend?
Common u talk too muc get into it hurry up
So everybody should just skip the first 7 and a half minutes because he is not saying anything important and is not getting to the point which is pruning fruit trees.
You talk too much and focus on the obvious - just show us where and how to cut. Please
If you stand in a tree stand then you are not a hunter you are a ambusher only a hunter tracks the animal so please stop saying hunting .but that said I did like the video on pruning trees
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