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 > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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