How do i trim a large Cherry Tree ?

Question

I have a large cherry tree that i need to trim in the autum or winter, i dont want to stop it from bearing fruit,any suggestions please.

Answer 1

Cut out dead branches FLUSH with the trunk, cutting underneath the branch first, then from the top down. That prevents the bark tearing out.
If the branch was BIG, paint the cut with tree paint.
Trim out any branches that are crossed, and thin out the crown a bit so that light gets into the centre.
Trim cherry trees in very early winter or early spring, prior to sap running. IF you want to down-size the tree, cut the leader back to the next lateral at the height you want the tree to be.

Always take away the dead branches, keep the orchard clean and sterilize your trimmers (saw or clippers) between trees to prevent disease from spreading.

Answer 2

Trim Cherry Tree

Answer 3

Pruning

Cherry trees are vigorous and fast growing. In the nurseries and garden centers, cherry trees range from 5-8 ft tall (1.5 - 2.4 meters). If left alone the fruiting area may not be reached from the ground, necessitating use of ladders. Home gardeners need to think about their needs, namely fruit, shade, lawn mowers, etc. Normally, at planting time trees are headed at 30-40 inches above the ground. If the tree is for shade or if you need to get mowers under the scaffold branches, you may choose to head higher. Cherry trees are trained to an open-center system. Retention of the central leader will result in a tall, narrow tree. If a two year old tree is planted, reduce the branches to four well-spaced shoots and shorten each by one-third. Aim to develop a frame-work of well spaced branches that are capable of bearing heavy crops without breaking. In subsequent years, build up the framework branches and cut out entire shoots that are crowded or crossing into the tree center. Narrow angled crotches should be avoided as these are sources of weakness.

Answer 4

first you have to catch your tree, once you have it cornered, talk to it calmly, tell it about all the other trees you have pruned, how happy they are etc. It should know itself which bits need pruning and will usually bend forward and offer the branches to you.
If it refuses to cooperate, despite youir best efforts, get the chainsaw and chop the fucker up.

Answer 5

with a large cherry tree trimmer

Answer 6

when the sap is not up then cut out every third branch with a saw (make a cut under the branch first so it does not rip)

Answer 7

Just cut about 2ft off the trunk - voila!

Answer 8

I use my pruneing snips in the fall. I do all my trimming then.

Answer 9

very carefully