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Apr 25, The best time to prune a peach tree is in the early spring before the sap begins running. Pruning in the early spring will reduce the chances of pest infestation.

Springtime pruning is also easier since without foliage, the shape of the tree is easier to view. Avoid pruning in the winter, as this can reduce the cold hardiness of the tree.

This more uniform architecture is adaptable to tighter in row tree spacings, which can result in improved yields for the first several years and increased opportunities for mechanization.

The objective of pruning peach trees during year six and beyond is to maintain productive fruiting wood throughout the tree. Prune each year to keep the tree within bounds and to.

Dec 14, If you want to mow the tops of your peach trees, it's safest to wait until late winter or just after harvest in summer. This timing avoids the vulnerable periods, when winter chill. Jul 16, Ideally, you should prune peach trees annually just as the buds swell enough for you to start to see pink. It's better to prune a little late than early. However, you can remove shoots developing in the center of the tree at any time. They will block sun and air from getting to the treegrind.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

Peaches are produced on wood that grew during the previous season. Do not prune trees from October to January. In the mountains and Piedmont, wait until mid-February to prune. Pruning in late winter reduces the chance of winter injury and infection by the bacterial canker organism.

March is a good time to prune most trees and shrubs.

All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas.

By waiting until just before new growth begins, pruning wounds are sealed more quickly and there is a reduced risk of cold temperature injury. Exceptions to pruning in March are spring flowering shrubs like lilac, mockorange, Forsythia, Weigela and some Hydrangeas and Spirea.