Do not leave stubs but do not cut into the.

Jun 08, Young plum trees (up to three years old) are best lightly pruned in spring. The most popular way to prune is to create a ‘bush’ shape with an open centre – like a goblet or wine glass.

This means that light, air and sun can get to the developing fruits. Prune when the buds are just bursting, or when the tree. Nov 01, Ashridge Nurseries shows you how to prune a 3 year old fruit tree in order to develop a bush-shaped adult tree.

Learn how to prune properly to prevent diseas.

Materials Can or bottle of disinfectant Paper towels.

HOW TO PRUNE A THREE YEAR OLD PLUM TREE. Using the example dates given in the above two sections this pruning will occur in mid June Third year pruning is the same as second year pruning. Prune back the branches to a length of about 35cm / 14in.

Prune back any side shoots to a length of 15cm / 6in.

Look the plum tree over and determine what its four best branches are at a level of about 18 to 24 inches up from ground level.

Sep 21, Pruning the plum tree takes a few growing seasons. Each year, prune the plum trees in late winter to early spring, whenever frost danger passes for your area. The University of California notes that a rejuvenation pruning for your plum tree will take three years.

Identify any dead, diseased and damaged wood from your old plum tree. Apr 13, There are many reasons to prune plum trees, and the relevance of these reasons will depend on factors such as the age of your tree and the time of the year. Pruning in early spring forrest trees cut out new growth. You prune in summer to restrict the size of Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. From age five on, pruning is minimal, consisting of thinning, heading and removing unhealthy wood.

Pruning is done during the dormant season, from late December to February before new growth.