We have an apricot tree that gave us enough for jam and eating.

Always prune sweet cherry trees to a “Central Leader” or “Main Leader”. This structure encourages scaffold development, which supports the canopy and keeps the fruit from becoming overexposed to the sun and other elements. Apr 16, Pruning Plum Leaf Sand Cherry Purple leaf sand cherry pruning isn’t complicated. Prune the oldest stems first, removing at least one-third of growth down to within a few inches (8 cm.) from the base.

Additionally, cut damaged or dead growth at the base of the shrub. Mar 09, Most trees are pruned during the winter. However, the cherry is a fruit tree that is somewhat vulnerable, so it may be more optimal to do the pruning in late summer. If you cut the branches when it is still enjoying the warm weather, you avoid the cherry tree suffering from various diseases that attack during the mid-summer.5/5(1).