Thank you, Rich! Those resources are great. The PSU one is a bit glum on peaches: "it would be easier to cut a peach tree down and plant a new one". I'll let you know how it goes.
On Tue, Jun 18, 2024, 8:04 PM Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: > Most stone fruit trees can benefit from significant fruit thinning. > > Many people will prune branches for height control in the summer and for > structure when dormant in the winter but with an old neglected tree > cleaning up the structure of the tree will be of benefit any time. > > If you decide not to hire a professional, here are. a couple of > discussions on renovating neglected fruit trees: > > > https://extension.psu.edu/home-gardening-pruning-to-renovate-old-fruit-trees > > > https://uthort.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/228/2023/11/SP307-K.pdf > > By the way, some arborists are not experts in fruit tree pruning (they > will manage tree pests and diseases with sprays) and may refer you to a > specialist. > > On last note: pruning 20' tall trees can be dangerous. > > Rich > > > > On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 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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