I have a dwarf peach tree (planted one year ago. It is approx. 7 ft. tall, 6 ft. around. I would like to force growth upward ( some branches are hangng down).
2006-10-08 06:09:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I too am baffled by the desire to grow the tree upward. If the tree is taller than your reach... it isn't performing correctly. Normally I recommend cutting those branches back.
Which leads to your question. I disagree with the other answerer's, I think that peaches are "bleeders", which means if they are cut too early, that water will leak from the cuts you make. Possibly leading to later damage. I think cutting them after they are done blooming is best. You get better pollination, and perhaps a healthier tree too. Be sure to fertilize the tree in the spring.
If you have poorly placed branches (ones too low) remove them as newer, better placed branches develop.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
2006-10-09 07:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the fall or the winter is the best time since they are dormant in temperate climates.
I am not sure why you want a dwarf tree to grow upward if it is already at seven feet high. The idea of a dwarf is that you can pick the fruit without a ladder.
If you want to, then look for vegetative buds that are pointing up and leave those while getting rid of those downward branches.
2006-10-08 06:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in basic terms a wide-unfold thought.I pruned mine and this is high quality. If that's a great tree with a lot of branches choose for the great older branches. in case you like the tree to enhance upwards decrease the dept from the coolest area of the dept to an perspective in direction of the stem. in case you like the tree to enhance downwards so which you will attain the fruit with the aid of hand decrease the dept out ward from the stem. the spot to diminish is virtually 2" after the place theres twigs. those twigs will then proceed the enhance. paint the injuries with tree sealer
2016-12-08 10:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by cheng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when to trim peach how to do it
2016-11-20 01:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by Rebecca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best time to trim them is in December or January.
2006-10-08 06:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the beginnning of spring when you are sure the sign of frost is gone.
2006-10-11 12:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by Jae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋