Pruning

One of the big features of many of the PlantNet products available is they do not need pruning at any stage of their life. Pinkabelle, Sunset Peach and Sunset Nectarine DO NOT NEED PRUNING.

The Angel Peach is the only plant in our current range that needs pruning.

It is recommended for the Angel Peach that once you have planted your tree, you prune it straight away (if it has not already been done by PlantNet Nurseries or the retail nurseries).

Pruning is done to help shape your tree from a young age. It also keeps the top of the tree in check with the bottom of the tree so it is "well balanced". You must remember that the roots would have already been pruned when the tree is dug up for delivery, so what you do to the bottom must be done to the top.

A good guide for pruning is - more is better!! Don't be afraid to prune your new fruit tree by approximately ONE THIRD after planting or when it is young. This may seem harsh but it will be beneficial for the fruit tree down the track.

There are different pruning methods and depending on what you want from your fruit trees will depend on what pruning method you use.

Download the Western Australian Department of Agriculture PDF on: Training and Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees in the Home Garden for the correct way to prune and shape your fruit trees.