Pruning in the dormant season is absolutely necessary for trees that form fruit on new wood. Nectarines and peaches are two trees that benefit from dormant pruning. Others, like apricot, cherry, and ...

I saw my first espaliered apple trees growing on a fence while ... Dwarf or semi-dwarf trees are easier to prune and work well in small urban spaces. Many fruit trees also need a second variety ...

Apple trees can grow very large, but their size can be managed by pruning them to a two-dimensional espalier shape and by choosing trees that have been grafted onto dwarf or miniature root stock.

pruning them to fit over time. This growing method is not only highly ornamental but also very practical — it makes fruit tree growing adaptable for a small or narrow space, and is suitable for many ...

The profusion of tangled branches on an unpruned apple tree can look confusing to a beginner. Get started by making six basic pruning cuts.

Pruning also improves air circulation and allows more sunlight to reach the tree’s canopy, which helps reduce disease and insect pressure. In apple trees, diseases such as apple scab and powdery ...

After some areas suffered widespread tree damage during a recent ice storm, Ontario residents may be thinking about strategically pruning trees on their property. But if you have oak trees, you should ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the weather warms up, many central Ohioans turn their attention to yard work, including pruning trees, however for the people of Columbus, knowing if the tree is city ...

Espalier apple tree in blossom on wall. - Harriet Vasey/Shutterstock ...

Photo Illustration: JJ Lin/WSJ When President Trump last week ignited a trade war, it was clear that Apple could be hit hardest. And for more than a week, it looked like time was running out for ...