Start by thinning the fruit. Then call an arborist.

On Tue, Jun 18, 2024, 5:16 PM Chris Coke <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello to any fruit-tree experts:
>
> We have some mature peach trees (about 15-20 ft tall) that have been
> neglected and not pruned for a few years. The weight of the peaches this
> year is really putting a strain on the branches, and I'm afraid they might
> all buckle. Should I do anything to prevent that now? Like: thinning the
> fruit, sacrificing some branches, bracing others, etc. Or should I just let
> them fruit this year with whatever branch damage we might have, and do a
> major pruning in the Fall?
>
> Any advice would be appreciated! And happy to send pictures as a follow up
> if that would help.
>
> Chris
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