Summer Pruning Apples, Pears And Plums.
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Apples, pears and plums they need to be trimmed with some summer pruning in the early summer this means that all the new spring growth should be cut back.Be careful not to cut back the fruiting spurs, these are the short stubby shoots that carry the fruit and flowers,normally these are two to three years old so can be identified against the younger fresher growth that needs removing.This is an important operation as it allows the sun to gain access to the ripening fruits in the late summer. For More information.
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