Deutsch: Einen Pfirsichbaum schneiden.
Apr 25, Peach tree pruning is used to remove any diseased or broken branches, water sprouts, and suckers, as well as to open up the canopy of the tree to allow for better light and air penetration. Lastly, pruning is used to thin the crop prior to blooming, which reduces the amount of fruit that has to be hand thinned. When to Prune Back Peach Trees. The best time to prune a peach tree is in the early spring before the sap begins running. Pruning in the early spring Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.
Pruning Peach Trees. You should be pruning peach trees early in the spring. Why prune in early spring? You want to prune the branches before sap starts running in them. The cut areas are less susceptible to bug infestation in the early spring. Without leaves and blossoms, you can see easily see the shape of the peach tree. Jul 15, Prune Peach trees in the spring, keeping the trees low and thinning them out well.
In the fall, the foliage will turn reddish-orange until finally dropping at the end of the fall.
As the trees age, they will need heavier and heavier pruning. Thinning the fruit is also necessary to produce a good crop each year. Fertilize young trees in April with one cup of fertilizer scattered over an area three feet in diameter.
Peach Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener.