Training & pruning

Fruit trees can grow happily for years, producing some fruit, with no attention at all. However, there are some benefits to pruning them regularly.

• You'll get more good-sized fruit.
• The tree is less likely to get diseases and broken branches.
• It will be easier to pick the fruit.
• You can train the tree to the size and shape that suits your property, and still get plenty of fruit.

The pdf below shows the main parts of the tree that are referred to in training and pruning instructions, and tell you when, where and how to cut.

You can click on the pdf to read on screen or to download and print.