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Patio Fruit - Pruning

Commonly asked question(s):

- Do I need to prune my patio fruit trees?

Do I need to prune my patio fruit trees?

Yes, you should prune your patio fruit in exactly the same way as you would prune larger fruit trees. If they are apples and pears then you can spur prune them now. You should wait until late spring to prune apricots or nectarines, and leave cherries until summer to prevent bacterial disease silver leaf from occurring.