In this case we are pruning to develop a bush tree – a tree of a goblet shape above a clear stem. Once fruiting, pruning to maintain a balance between growth and fruiting.As suppliers of young fruit trees we are most interested in customers getting the first stage correct – developing the shape of the tree by building a framework of branches for the future.īelow we deal with the early development of Bush trees, Espaliers & Cordons Bush Trees.Early hard pruning to develop the shape of the tree.If you are already signed up for our newsletter you will receive the log in information before the workshop.Essentially there are three stages to pruning: This Zoom workshop is the first in a new series, “WFoL Wednesdays,” which will feature different virtual workshops on the third Wednesday of each month.Ĭheck back for more information on future workshops and sign up below to join future workshops. Steve’s workshop this month covers how proper training and pruning of deciduous fruit trees during the winter dormant season directs new growth, helps create a desired tree structure, and encourages spring fruit set. This workshop will help people who have bought trees at previous sales keep them healthy and productive. WFoL is cancelling our annual bare-root tree sale this year due to the pandemic. Steve also teaches composting and worm composting classes for the Master Gardener program.
He is also interested in landscape trees and volunteers with the Woodland Tree Foundation, which has planted over 5,000 trees in the last 20 years. The workshop was led by Steve Radosevich, Yolo County UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardner, who has taught a variety of fruit tree related workshops for the last 15 years. Winters Friends of the Library hosted a free workshop on Fruit Tree Pruning and Training on Wednesday February 17 th, 7-8 p.m. Thanks! Your feedback will help us design future programs. Please let us know what you thought using this form.
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