Most garden trees need attention every two to five years depending on species and growth rate. Apples and pears are the fruit trees we prune most often, on a winter cycle: November to early March while the tree is leafless. The season and the method depend on the variety and on whether the aim is fruit, shape or size control, and taking more than about a fifth of the canopy in one winter pushes the tree into watershoots that fruit poorly. Fast-growing trees like willow and poplar may need work every two to three years.
We’ll tell you what your trees need after looking at them. Site visits are free.
