How to Prune Fruit Trees The Right Way Every Time

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  • pruning fruit trees will help in many ways. It will help with fruit
    yields, reduce transplant shock, increase air flow, disease reduction,
    and keeping the overall size to something managable. We will talk about
    the 3 D's of pruning, as well as the CAC rule. if you know about those
    two rules, you will be able to prune any tree!
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  • @colemxz700
    @colemxz700 6 років тому +266

    I just wanted to say, I have watched many and many "how to prune fruit trees" videos, and this was by far the easiest to follow and I definitely feel confident pruning my fruit trees now. Thank you very much!

    • @edwardtrey87
      @edwardtrey87 4 роки тому +8

      Well said man! I have also searched and searched and most of the videos were confusing. Luckily I found this guy and now I have enough confidence in pruning

    • @hazelbotedapgonzalez6172
      @hazelbotedapgonzalez6172 3 роки тому +4

      Just curious how your pruning worked out for you since it was a couple years ago??

    • @pennyduke4618
      @pennyduke4618 2 роки тому

      I could not agree more !

    • @LetRawFoodsLoveyou
      @LetRawFoodsLoveyou 2 роки тому

      What time of the year should we be pruning fruit trees? I have just bought a home with four apple trees one pear tree one cherry tree and I don't know anything about it. I'm learning

    • @sylviamcclellan8842
      @sylviamcclellan8842 2 роки тому

      That’s what I came to say, well done Sir!

  • @hazelbotedapgonzalez6172
    @hazelbotedapgonzalez6172 3 роки тому +21

    This is the best one I’ve seen so far! I don’t want to cut anything off the tree so even though you said the trees aren’t screaming and crying, I will be screaming and crying when I do this. 😭😫😩🥺😢😪

  • @amayachannel4517
    @amayachannel4517 5 років тому +30

    Best explaination ever. 3Ds dead dying disease. CAC clustering acute crossed/Inward growth

  • @CountrylivingMama
    @CountrylivingMama 8 років тому +14

    Thank you for putting this video out there. I have a peach tree that I am learning to prune on. I first learned how to prune last year by watching a Paul Gautchi video. I was so pleased to actually have larger peaches growing this year! I would like it if you would post an updated pruning video as your trees grow every year. Thanks so much!

  • @angelakapitanski9525
    @angelakapitanski9525 7 років тому +20

    Finally! A video that is quick, easy to follow, and most of all thank you for facts and the professional way of demonstrating. I hope you have a video for easy to prune raspberry patch and how to keep the weeds out over the summer!? That would TOTALLY make my day :)

  • @kevin-od6cn
    @kevin-od6cn 6 років тому +5

    I wish I had a friend like you around here that I could learn from. To spend a day in the garden learning all the tricks would be invaluable, until then, I have your videos. Thanks for those.

  • @annak2575
    @annak2575 5 років тому +21

    You stuck to the rule of "N N V" - No Nonsense Video!!
    These rules can apply to most trees and even shrubs - Thank You and Subscribed!!

  • @luisarashirovideo
    @luisarashirovideo 3 роки тому +1

    “They don’t have feelings”. I’m subscribing cause of that man. Well done.

  • @Yarbullz
    @Yarbullz 5 років тому +22

    Excellent tutorial on pruning, Best, most concise and simple to understand I have seen. Thank you!

  • @jennajohnson3571
    @jennajohnson3571 4 роки тому +1

    A BIG THANKS 😁 J just moved to northern California in the forest and just planted my orchard fruit nut trees super excited and now learning how to trim before winter

  • @jayanddenissejones6648
    @jayanddenissejones6648 5 років тому

    Thanks Luke! Very timely for me! I just purchased seven apple trees and have them outside waiting for me to plant! I'm delighted I watched this video along with your other video on transplanting! Thanks again! VERY HELPFUL!!

  • @alecpridgeon9597
    @alecpridgeon9597 4 роки тому +1

    This is by far the most concise and informative video about pruning on You Tube. Well done, MIgardener!

  • @castleofcostamesa8291
    @castleofcostamesa8291 5 років тому +7

    Thank you Luke for this wonderful tutorial! I love it! Cheers from Southern California.

  • @neverenoughdirt
    @neverenoughdirt 8 років тому +1

    Great video, Luke. Learned something new-- prune clusters and acute angles. Pruning is fun and something that many of your viewers may agree is cathartic for both the plant and the self.

  • @ShadesDon
    @ShadesDon 7 років тому +5

    Great job Luke. Love all of the info and details. Keep them videos coming! it was VERY VERY helpful

  • @Team239naplesfl
    @Team239naplesfl 24 дні тому

    I watched 5-6 videos on pruning fruit trees and this one was the best by far. DDD and CAC - got it!

  • @jazzerdazzle
    @jazzerdazzle 6 років тому

    I have two Jamaican cherry trees, and this video has given me clear and straightforward information about pruning them. Thank you so much!

  • @truckerenoch8824
    @truckerenoch8824 4 роки тому

    I was fortunate enough to take a class with my local extension agent and a local orchard operator a few years back. This is a great refresher!

  • @mariamadrid2508
    @mariamadrid2508 3 роки тому

    Thank you for easy to follow instructions! I have never had fruit trees to maintain til I retired, but am determined to take proper care of trees so grandchildren can enjoy the benefits with me. Thanks again.

  • @carol2742
    @carol2742 2 роки тому

    Prior to your video I spent an hour watching Pruning videos I now feel much better after watching yours thank you so much

  • @loganappleman5642
    @loganappleman5642 8 років тому +6

    I love this channel so much, always answers my questions.

  • @mattrobinson47
    @mattrobinson47 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent tips! Recently found a “wild” peach tree in my yard, I thought it was a kind of willow until it produced fruit! It’s really going wild, I needed just those tips to start caring for it. Thanks!

  • @donnayoung5942
    @donnayoung5942 2 роки тому +1

    You always give the best, detailed information! I love how you always explain the “why.”

  • @rebeccakelly6703
    @rebeccakelly6703 3 роки тому +1

    Complete and concise. Having watched a lot of other pruning videos, this one gets it right! Not too much useless information . I actually could understand the main ideas. DDD. CAC. The idea of Acute Angles made my thinker POP! Got it! I went out immediately and pruned my apple tree. ...and it looks good!

  • @geraldinebyrne2897
    @geraldinebyrne2897 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. Have watched so many but yours was very informative for a new gardener with 12 potted fruit trees 2yrs old now. Thanks again ❤️🙏 xx

  • @jkfenley7
    @jkfenley7 3 роки тому +6

    Great simple instructions, easy to follow and helps with being a fearless prunner. Like the simple rules given! The 3 Ds (dead, dying diseased) & the 3 CACs ( Crossing, Acute, Clustered)! I love pruning yet sometimes explaining to others is tricky. This helped me remember and helped to know how to explain better. THANK YOU!

  • @jessesalad7515
    @jessesalad7515 4 роки тому +2

    This just helped me understand a verse in the bible! Thank you ! Praise God !

  • @jonemond5157
    @jonemond5157 5 років тому

    Enjoyed this video, will definitely help with my fruit trees. Clear concise information, just what I needed

  • @l.laurenti4935
    @l.laurenti4935 5 років тому

    Ten thousand THANKS for your video! A+ for AUDIO! A+ for CLARITY and A+ for general ELOQUENCE! At this very moment, I am going outside to scrutinize my guava YOUNG guava tree, in order to decipher whether or not it requires the immediacy of pruning.

  • @lknorowski
    @lknorowski 5 років тому +5

    I am new to fruit trees and I loved this video! You explained everything expertly!
    Thank you so much for this...
    My Peach Tree thanks you too! 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

  • @MrVjay70
    @MrVjay70 7 років тому +2

    Luke , this by far is the best pruning video out there... simple , precise and uncomplicated...

  • @AnsonCorsair
    @AnsonCorsair 6 років тому

    Great video! Clear and concise. Just learned how to prune my trees in 7 minutes!!!!

  • @jimburke3664
    @jimburke3664 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Luke and MI Gardener for posting this video. I came across this video because I was seeking further clarification of Jesus pruning fruit trees in John chapter 15 in the Bible. The part about cutting out the diseased, dead, or dying branches (the three D's!) in order to not spread that unhealthiness to other branches made sense to me. Likewise, there are members in Christian churches worldwide that do the world a disservice instead of producing fruit. Producing fruit in this context is essentially demonstrating love and righteousness and producing more disciples for Jesus. And there are those that produce fruit that Jesus will prune and help produce even more fruit. An example of a Christian individual that is producing a lot of fruit is Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California (associated with Grace to You Ministries).

  • @christina92610
    @christina92610 3 роки тому

    I've been binge watching your channel for 2 years, I've learned so much!!! Thank you!

  • @douglasbair5647
    @douglasbair5647 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best and least confusing instruction I’ve ever seen, thank you!

    • @robertbrawley5048
      @robertbrawley5048 3 роки тому

      It's not the best ir the worst. He didnt demonstrate how to promote fruiting of Basal buds

  • @dianaanzures382
    @dianaanzures382 4 роки тому +5

    finally, I found a video showing how to prune fruit trees. Excellent! Video thank you for sharing

  • @Iloveorganicgardening
    @Iloveorganicgardening 5 років тому

    Thanks Luke, I've got a few trees to prune before spring!

  • @merveyoneyman7282
    @merveyoneyman7282 2 роки тому

    Absolutely the best video on the topic I have seen. I watch it every time I'm gonna prune my fruit trees for reminder. Thank You :)) Love your channel

  • @faithhynoski5874
    @faithhynoski5874 Рік тому

    Excellent information. Thanks so much! I'm not new to gardening but am new to pruning fruit trees. This was so helpful.

  • @elliot8967
    @elliot8967 Рік тому

    I just watched several pruning videos but you actually explained it so well! Im good. Thank you.

  • @michellehedgcock8924
    @michellehedgcock8924 8 років тому

    Best information ever! I have books on this topic but none explain it as clearly and as easily understood as you just did in a 7 minute video. Thank you!

  • @berniel6962
    @berniel6962 3 роки тому

    This is the best pruning video by far. Well explained and easy to follow👍

  • @ShijuNesamony
    @ShijuNesamony 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely loved your 3Ds and CAC. Thank you.

  • @HolaTavito
    @HolaTavito 8 років тому

    very practical lesson, much learned in a short video. thank you!

  • @IITrinnyTII
    @IITrinnyTII 4 роки тому +1

    This is exactly the video I was looking for! My lime tree isn’t doing well and needed advice on how to prune it all off to encourage better growth instead of fruiting

  • @natashalindner2059
    @natashalindner2059 7 років тому

    Thanks, I love the 3Ds and CAC to apply a theory like this at the tree is helpful, and not the copious notes I have written in my garden notes from other apricot tree pruners.

  • @planetfeelgood17
    @planetfeelgood17 4 роки тому

    Great video, and very encouraging and inspiring! Thanks! I will start pruning the fruit trees this week. 😊🍀🌟

  • @barbferrero
    @barbferrero Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing! you have given me so much peace. I can prune my trees now. Thank you

  • @imtethered1
    @imtethered1 8 років тому +208

    Just wanted to suggest that you carry a dollar store spray bottle filled with alcohol to spray your tools with as you go plant to plant or tree to tree. It makes it a breeze to sanitize.

    • @ranikhullar5153
      @ranikhullar5153 6 років тому +1

      Mary Ann North Wind Acres Mann p

    • @JaredHempfield
      @JaredHempfield 5 років тому +1

      And not that 50/50 stuff! Wet cuts spread disease.

    • @CSSuccessGamer
      @CSSuccessGamer 5 років тому +6

      @@JaredHempfield 91% isoprrop alcohol?

    • @akmartinez419
      @akmartinez419 4 роки тому +3

      I order 99% and keep it in a spray bottle that I grab every time I grab my tools. Last year diseases spread so easily over m garden and it was much more control d this year.

    • @Bendover-jf4bi
      @Bendover-jf4bi 4 роки тому +1

      akmartinez419 thanks for the information brother

  • @arsena7538
    @arsena7538 3 роки тому

    Very well done--simple, practical, and easy to follow. Thank you very much.

  • @TheRealDonLayton
    @TheRealDonLayton 8 років тому +4

    This video is very well done. Thank you.

  • @628DirtRooster
    @628DirtRooster 8 років тому +69

    Pruning is fun to me. Don't know why. I used to turn junipers into Bonsai trees all the time when I was a teen. I even sold a few.

    • @MIgardener
      @MIgardener  8 років тому +7

      I love bonsai haha I had a tree for a while too.

    • @1magnificentreg
      @1magnificentreg 7 років тому +4

      the mercenary in you..:)

    • @tjredfern2436
      @tjredfern2436 6 років тому

      628DirtRooster no

    • @novembersky3749
      @novembersky3749 5 років тому +2

      your thumps r green : ) mine r brown : ( love ur channel .

    • @deboracroft1292
      @deboracroft1292 5 років тому

      I know the bee love the blooms!🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

  • @tandinh5293
    @tandinh5293 6 років тому

    Fantastic video and very clear and detailed. I think this will come in handy for my loquat and sugar apple trees!

  • @valadylaw
    @valadylaw 6 років тому

    We just watched this wonderfully informative video. What a terrific job this young man did! We have now subscribed. Thank you!!

  • @californianorma876
    @californianorma876 4 роки тому

    I'm a fan and this does not disappoint. Off to prune!!

  • @caraleed7971
    @caraleed7971 2 роки тому

    Thank you! I really feel confident now. I have been so scared to prune. Every video I watched made me even more nervous. I will remember the 3 D's and the CAC rules. Wish me luck!

  • @theveggieartisanpantry
    @theveggieartisanpantry 4 роки тому

    Finally! best fruit tree pruning video. Thanks for the guide.

  • @ditzydoo4378
    @ditzydoo4378 3 роки тому

    Probably the quickest most concise information on the subject I've ever seen... Thank you DDD and CAC... ^~^

  • @lucyw.mcmellan7274
    @lucyw.mcmellan7274 Рік тому

    Excellent tips. I kept hearing of pruning but never understood exactly what or how to do it until now. Thank you very much

  • @DanielWSonntag
    @DanielWSonntag 6 років тому

    Thanks. You did a good job explaining and showing at the same time.

  • @claraslate
    @claraslate 8 років тому

    ROTFL the enthusiasm peeking between the branches!!! LOL You're awesome. LOVE your channel and I so NEEDED this video right now! I JUST replanted my 2 year old calamondin citrus tonight (it had poor drainage), fixed the drainage holes, added coco cuir, more perlite, plus the ecoscraps citrus fertilizer. I'll let my tree adjust to the new soil and will keep this video for future (very soon to use) reference. Thank you Luke!!!

    • @MIgardener
      @MIgardener  8 років тому

      WOO! I am so glad you are following the citrus guide we did! You should be off to the races in no time!

    • @Woelfe
      @Woelfe 8 років тому

      +MIgardener | Simple Organic Gardening & Sustainable Living I need this citrus guide you speak of! I have a citrus that is in a container and really needs to be transplanted.

  • @abueliason
    @abueliason 5 років тому

    Love your explanation; thanks a lot
    Short , clear & to the point

  • @tdeful3342
    @tdeful3342 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh, the is THE BEST instructional for pruning!!! THANK YOU !!!

  • @greenoak75
    @greenoak75 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot for the tips for pruning🌿, now I can apply what I learned from you😊....stay safe 🌱and more power💪

  • @unresolvedmystery1390
    @unresolvedmystery1390 5 років тому

    Thank you sooo much! Mlgardener youre my favourate in gardening.

  • @Dedo70
    @Dedo70 8 років тому

    Well done, Luke! Thank you for doing this video. ☺️

  • @proaudiohd
    @proaudiohd 3 роки тому

    Great video- straight to the meat and potatoes of teaching you what you need to know: how to decide which branches to prune on your tree. Other videos waste so much time!

  • @armin3620
    @armin3620 7 років тому

    very informative, i just started gardening so i have so much to learn.

  • @hmisbandara7379
    @hmisbandara7379 5 років тому

    very well explained. Thanks for the tips. yes! trees have no feelings. They don't have a mind.

  • @humfyb2544
    @humfyb2544 8 років тому

    Thank u for the wonderful sharing. I definitely gain so many new things from u guys. Now, I can adhere to a specific guide when pruning. Previously, I just cut randomly. I think I actually prune some of them too much.

  • @viktoria2751
    @viktoria2751 7 років тому +14

    very well explained, thank you! :-)

  • @AdamCraigOutdoors
    @AdamCraigOutdoors 8 років тому

    hoping to get fruit trees next year so this was good info.
    thanks for sharing

  • @btan1511
    @btan1511 6 років тому

    Great video! Nicely summarised. Excellent guidelines for a complete noob like me!
    Thanks!

  • @imrandallaf5000
    @imrandallaf5000 5 років тому

    Very useful tips! Aaaand to anyone who was cringing over the amount he pruned, dont. It really helps make the tres stronger and produce more for longer. Also! The cuttings you removed dont have to be wasted, dip them in some honey or rooting hormone and place em in a pot in a shady corner. They are clones of the original tree and will grow into full sized versions of the parent tree in time. Thanks again Luke!

  • @kingkrapper108
    @kingkrapper108 6 років тому

    Thank you. That was very informational. To the point and exactly what I needed thank you

  • @The_WriterVerse
    @The_WriterVerse 6 років тому +2

    The part where you were talking about the tree crying was the exact moment I was watching The Chamber of Secrets as they were repotting their mandrakes 😂🙉

  • @amourdeparis
    @amourdeparis 8 років тому

    Thanks, Luke. This was very informative.

  • @jacman1111
    @jacman1111 4 роки тому +1

    You should teach people how to clone those clippings or graft them or make tea. I make tea with all of my Citrus leaves and it's great. I also make tea with my peels. Look it up super nutritious.

  • @nolab7563
    @nolab7563 5 років тому

    Best .ulberry pruning video yet Thanks!

  • @augustwestusa
    @augustwestusa 6 років тому

    I loved your Goblet comment , very helpful! Thanks!

  • @MountainGardenGirl
    @MountainGardenGirl 8 років тому +1

    excellent job Luke. very clear and easy to follow.

    • @MIgardener
      @MIgardener  8 років тому +1

      Thank you for the feedback Suzanne!

  • @amypeterson7463
    @amypeterson7463 7 років тому

    I can see. why Ray promotes your channel. I had to come check you out. I must say, I really enjoyed this video. I am impressed. You make things clear and easy to understand.

  • @paulrumbold2436
    @paulrumbold2436 3 роки тому

    Just to let you know that was a superb video . It taught a lot thank you very much from here in England . Kind regards paul

  • @jointheresistence123
    @jointheresistence123 5 років тому +62

    Just need to remember ACCC
    Acute branches
    Crappy branches
    Clusters
    Crossing

  • @marbar8085
    @marbar8085 2 роки тому +1

    Clear, concise and easy to follow, Thank you.

  • @GraftingTactick
    @GraftingTactick 2 роки тому

    I admit that at this video is one of the most useful information of of to prune a fruit tree I've ever come across. Thanks for sharing Al the pro-tips and how's. For that reason, I subbed 👍🍃🌿☘🌴🌲🌱

  • @havad3938
    @havad3938 7 років тому +1

    Best description!!

  • @brysumlordfamily
    @brysumlordfamily 7 років тому +1

    Great job - very helpful!

  • @Bart-Did-it
    @Bart-Did-it 2 роки тому

    To cut off so much hurts my eyes but I must do it so that’s why I’m here . 😊 thank you for your help

  • @MikiCuriel
    @MikiCuriel 7 років тому

    Thank you. Very well explained and informative.

  • @jf3163
    @jf3163 2 роки тому

    Thank you that was very clear and understanding guide. I might have a go myself to do pruning more effectively

  • @Mrbfgray
    @Mrbfgray 5 років тому +1

    I'm NOT an expert, but have a lot of small and some large fruit/nut trees--I would cut the horizontal branch, I like them to angle UP from the trunk. Thanks for the very useful advice!

  • @margareth1504
    @margareth1504 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much enjoyed the video as it is really helpful with how to prune trees well. Would say its one of the best videos on this subject.

  • @miketaylor3408
    @miketaylor3408 3 роки тому +3

    A university fruit tree expert told me you can prune different canopy amounts by type: 50% peach, 40% nectarines, 30% apricot and plum, but only 10-15% for apples (a multi year plan required).

  • @WayneTheWolf
    @WayneTheWolf 3 роки тому

    Luke great content! Short vide and right too the point! Cant wait to prune tomorrow!

  • @emilywelsh1072
    @emilywelsh1072 2 місяці тому

    Wow, this video was fabulous! Thank you so much!

  • @j.romorgan4386
    @j.romorgan4386 Рік тому

    Always the best lessons... and great demos!

  • @myrhodeislandreds3885
    @myrhodeislandreds3885 3 роки тому

    This is so nice! I'm about to receive 2 cherry trees and need this kind of info.

  • @evawilhelm5113
    @evawilhelm5113 7 років тому

    this was so helpful! Thank you, learnt a lot

  • @herbertm.92
    @herbertm.92 2 роки тому

    This is a wonderful mini tutorial. Thank you!!!