Pruning in summer should also bring you an improved fruit harvest next year as.

Jul 03, In other words, espaliers, cordons, fans and pyramids. However, it’s also a strategy you might want to adopt for a mature tree that’s too large or crowded, according to Monty. The reason for summer pruning is that at this time of year hard cutting back doesn’t stimulate vigorous re-growth, Monty Author: Sarah Warwick. Jul 03, While our gardens' apple trees are not likely to bear ripened goods until early fall, it is important to give your apple trees plenty of attention in July to ensure a healthy harvest – according to Monty Don.

The horticultural expert has established a reputation for his expert garden ideas – many of which he shares on his blog. In his latest post, Monty shares his apple and pear tree pruning Author: Megan Slack. Jul 03, The reason for summer pruning is that at this time of year hard cutting back doesn’t stimulate vigorous re-growth, Monty advises.

Removing growth during the summer to open canopies to allow more light and improve fruit color is effective.

As for bush or standard trees. Jul 01, Pruning apples and pears at this time of year in summer is very useful for trained forms like espaliers, cordons or fans or mature trees that have become to large or crowded because, unlike winter pruning, done when the tree is dormant, this hard cutting back.

May 26, Summer pruning is very effective in controlling growth and removing unwanted growth on young developing trees. In fact, it is very effective in early summer such as pinching of strong laterals in the upper regions of the Central Leader, Vertical Axe or Slender Spindle trees if your intention is to maintain a strong growing leader (see Photo 1).Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. Jul 25, First, find the new growth on the branches – there may be quite a lot since the last prune.

See where last year’s woody growth ends and continue up the branch about an inch. Identify an outward-facing bud if possible, and make the cut with your secateurs just above it.

Author: The English Garden.