I've always thought that fruit tree pruning is mysterious. I've seen trees after they were pruned and it never makes sense why some branches were cut and others were left. This video took away the mystery. Now I can see that you just need to follow a few principles and the young tree can develop a good branch system. Thank you very much!
I always appreciate your videos, Mr. Heilig! Thank-you. I especially like the ones where I can hear the birds and other sounds of nature in the background.
I have a couple year old apricot, plum and peach tree. It had quite a bit of new growth in different directions this year and I wasn’t sure what to cut. Now I have a better idea. Thanks.
I enjoy your videos very much but right now I'm having a time with some apple trees all of mine Honeycrisp apple trees have bloomed but the trees that are Granny Smith and Fuji I have not bloomed at all they're just growing right here in zone 7B. However I don't even know if this tree will cross-pollinate with the Honeycrisp I am at a loss
One question that comes to mind is how many hours of chilling time do the trees get in your zone. The chilling requirement of a fruit is the minimum period of cold weather after which a fruit bearing tree will blossom. For example galas require greater than 400 hrs. of temps below 45 but above 32F. Some require 1,000 hr or more. The varieties you have will pollinate each other. For more info: www.orangepippintrees.com/pollinationchecker.aspx?a=0&v=1127
Gary Heilig I bought them from Stark Brothers and according to their list those trees fit in that particular song we have very cold Winters that go on for months well below 40 degrees the Honeycrisp apple tree bloom to beautifully this year both of them but the Fuji in a Granny Smith just growing beautifully no blossoms as of yet
Both Pink Lady and Granny Smith are late apples. Pink Lady for example will not be ready until mid-October. Also Honeycrisp will pollinate Pink Lady so Pink Lady should also pollinate the HC. As far as blossoms, you should get some by the 3rd year for sure.
Great video, I planted 3 Apricot last year, and they are doing very well. I l am in the Montreal Quebec area. What would be the best time of the year to prune my apricots trees. Thank You
Thanks for the informative videos on pruning. I've a question on pruning a dried tree vs a live plant. Is it always better to go with dried one to get more visibility?
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada! Early last spring I acquired a young apricot tree (about 4’) that the nursery acknowledged would need some TLC which I was pleased to provide. It has done well (now almost 6’) and I am quite pleased. My concern is that it currently does not have any knee high lower branches; how might I encourage this lower growth? Would grafting be an option? Take Care!
It could be done, but usually new trees are propagated by budding and the scion wood should be collected during the winter, earlier than you would normally prune. You also need to have rootstocks to graft the buds on.
Does anyone know how long it takes mooreparl apercot to get out of dormancy.. i got this tree a month ago, planted it... no buds no leaves... i am scared for this tree but don't know enough about when they have bud break and start showing signs of life.... any input is appreciated...
I've always thought that fruit tree pruning is mysterious. I've seen trees after they were pruned and it never makes sense why some branches were cut and others were left. This video took away the mystery. Now I can see that you just need to follow a few principles and the young tree can develop a good branch system. Thank you very much!
This was very helpful. Pruning my apricot trees is my after lunch activity today.
I always appreciate your videos, Mr. Heilig! Thank-you. I especially like the ones where I can hear the birds and other sounds of nature in the background.
I've learned a lot from you... really enjoy your videos... thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you so much for you're encouraging words. Many more videos to come.
Sir, nicely done series on the Apricot pruning. Well explained, nicely visualised, and great video. Thank you and I subscribed.
I have a couple year old apricot, plum and peach tree. It had quite a bit of new growth in different directions this year and I wasn’t sure what to cut. Now I have a better idea. Thanks.
Gary, I enjoy your videos so much. They are very pleasant to watch and informative.
I enjoy your videos very much but right now I'm having a time with some apple trees all of mine Honeycrisp apple trees have bloomed but the trees that are Granny Smith and Fuji I have not bloomed at all they're just growing right here in zone 7B. However I don't even know if this tree will cross-pollinate with the Honeycrisp I am at a loss
I am to please while teaching.
One question that comes to mind is how many hours of chilling time do the trees get in your zone. The chilling requirement of a fruit is the minimum period of cold weather after which a fruit bearing tree will blossom.
For example galas require greater than 400 hrs. of temps below 45 but above 32F. Some require 1,000 hr or more. The varieties you have will pollinate each other. For more info: www.orangepippintrees.com/pollinationchecker.aspx?a=0&v=1127
Gary Heilig I bought them from Stark Brothers and according to their list those trees fit in that particular song we have very cold Winters that go on for months well below 40 degrees the Honeycrisp apple tree bloom to beautifully this year both of them but the Fuji in a Granny Smith just growing beautifully no blossoms as of yet
Both Pink Lady and Granny Smith are late apples. Pink Lady for example will not be ready until mid-October. Also Honeycrisp will pollinate Pink Lady so Pink Lady should also pollinate the HC. As far as blossoms, you should get some by the 3rd year for sure.
I'm from Michigan and just found your channel so I definitely appreciate all the updates and information!
Great video, I planted 3 Apricot last year, and they are doing very well. I l am in the Montreal Quebec area. What would be the best time of the year to prune my apricots trees. Thank You
Thanks for the informative videos on pruning. I've a question on pruning a dried tree vs a live plant. Is it always better to go with dried one to get more visibility?
Good Video!!!!
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada! Early last spring I acquired a young apricot tree (about 4’) that the nursery acknowledged would need some TLC which I was pleased to provide. It has done well (now almost 6’) and I am quite pleased. My concern is that it currently does not have any knee high lower branches; how might I encourage this lower growth? Would grafting be an option? Take Care!
Thank you!
Do you try to use any of the prunings as new trees?
Very relaxing style, my favourite type of educational, cheers
It could be done, but usually new trees are propagated by budding and the scion wood should be collected during the winter, earlier than you would normally prune. You also need to have rootstocks to graft the buds on.
Hi Gary, What time of year do you do your pruning?
Does anyone know how long it takes mooreparl apercot to get out of dormancy.. i got this tree a month ago, planted it... no buds no leaves... i am scared for this tree but don't know enough about when they have bud break and start showing signs of life.... any input is appreciated...
what you need for deer problem is to go hunting in the fall and go rabbit hunting to. get better shears .get yourself a pair of oksun.
I will check out the oksun and I do let people hunt on the property. Thanks for the suggestions.
No music in background please, great content .
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