Thank you for this video! It popped up in my queue 2 months after I received 2 apricot seedlings. They suffered a bit when I moved them outside, but they’ve recovered & now I know what to do with them when I finally get them in the ground!
My young fruit cocktail tree is headed in every direction. It is planted in the south east corner, so I would like it to canopy west - nw - north trimming away east - SE - south growth. It’s my first year coming to bloom -2021. Great video, as I was curious WHEN to start cutting back last years growth and pulling certain growth in particular directions.
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada! Appreciate all your instructions very much! In this part of the country it is almost impossible to acquire 1 year bare root fruit trees (I now bring in my own when I can) so often what we get are fruit trees that already have poor growth habits. My question! Is it best to simply cut back to the recommended height and start again or to manage the branches that have grown already?? Have a great day!
Jan 28th.2023. Gary, I'm going out today to preorder fruit trees for my yard. I'm getting two peaches, (Red Haven), two cherries, sweet and sour, and two apricots. Some of the information I've gotten says to prune apricots to an open vase, but I see you are pruning yours to a central leader. Do you suggest the central leader system for all apricots or is it more of a cultivar thing?
Good video Gary. I have a question if you can help. I ordered some bare root trees coming soon. Included are 2 apricot trees. Can you prune them to be short trees. I was planning on pruning them to knee high or a little taller. I know you can do that with apple trees and other fruit trees for an open center. I can't find anywhere if you can do this with apricot trees. If anyone knows please let me know. I want to be able to harvest these fruits from the ground, not a ladder. Thanks.
I have a playlist that follows the tree. I will be starting the latest one in a day or two after the rains end. The tree is currently in bloom at the time of this reply. Stay tuned.
Hello, I have a problem. My wife purchased a Harcot apricot tree, the tag says its zone 5-8 and we are in zone 9b in so-cal. The tag also says it needs 700 chill hours and I'm not sure we get that. She said one of the other ones at our local Costco had fruit on it already but its possible it was just shipped from somewhere else. So do you think if I plant it it will ever fruit??? Thx
The tree can stand a lot of pruning. If you don't prune off excess flower buds, you will have to come back in later when the tree is overloaded with fruit. Try a lighter pruning if you want and see how it works out.
Hello please help, i bougth a tree that is about 8 9 ft tall it has 2 lower branches about 30 inches from the dirt then about 3 ft tall trunk then a V 2 tall leaders brnaches about 3ft tall i am plating it tomorrow is dormant
your video are excellent and very educational, however the background music is annoying and truly is not needed. I appreciate your hard work and your relax teaching methods so thank you.
They can be, but they are usually started from specially selected seed. 1. Timing The best time to take cuttings is in late summer to early fall when the plant's growth is semi-hardwood, meaning it's firm but not fully mature. 2. Selecting Cuttings Choose healthy, disease-free shoots from the current season's growth. Cuttings should be 4 to 8 inches long and include a portion of the stem and several needle clusters. 3. Preparation Remove the needles from the bottom third of the cutting to prevent decay. Cut the base of the cutting at an angle to increase surface area for rooting. Optional: Dip the base in a rooting hormone to enhance root development. 4. Rooting Medium Use a well-draining mix such as sand, perlite, or a mix of perlite and peat moss. Ensure the medium is sterile to minimize the risk of fungal infections. 5. Planting and Care Insert the cuttings into the medium about 1 to 2 inches deep. Maintain high humidity by covering the cuttings with a plastic dome or placing them in a greenhouse. Provide indirect light and keep the temperature between 65°F and 75°F. Water regularly to keep the medium moist but not waterlogged. 6. Rooting Time Fraser fir cuttings can take several months (3-6 months or more) to root. Patience and consistent care are crucial during this period. 7. Transplanting Once the cuttings have developed a healthy root system, they can be transplanted into individual pots with a potting mix designed for conifers. I hope this is helpful and thank you for watching.
It's always great when a vlogger answers from viewers. With no answere it leaves us hanging. Thanks anyway.
Thank you for this video! It popped up in my queue 2 months after I received 2 apricot seedlings. They suffered a bit when I moved them outside, but they’ve recovered & now I know what to do with them when I finally get them in the ground!
We put in two new apricot trees last year...We'll use your method to train them this year. Thanks!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching
Excellent video , well explained and really appreciate the clarity and detail of how to cut.
Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. I will always strive to improve.
Very good information. Especially on a newer tree!
Thanks. I will try to prune yearly.
Thank you so much ! I also have 2 apricot trees !
My young fruit cocktail tree is headed in every direction. It is planted in the south east corner, so I would like it to canopy west - nw - north trimming away east - SE - south growth. It’s my first year coming to bloom -2021. Great video, as I was curious WHEN to start cutting back last years growth and pulling certain growth in particular directions.
My 1st year apricot only has long lanky branches and no small ones! I'm distraught and Spring is almost here@
Thanks Gary
Can apricot trees be pruned into the goblet or vase shape to keep them short?
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada! Appreciate all your instructions very much! In this part of the country it is almost impossible to acquire 1 year bare root fruit trees (I now bring in my own when I can) so often what we get are fruit trees that already have poor growth habits. My question! Is it best to simply cut back to the recommended height and start again or to manage the branches that have grown already??
Have a great day!
Jan 28th.2023. Gary, I'm going out today to preorder fruit trees for my yard. I'm getting two peaches, (Red Haven), two cherries, sweet and sour, and two apricots. Some of the information I've gotten says to prune apricots to an open vase, but I see you are pruning yours to a central leader. Do you suggest the central leader system for all apricots or is it more of a cultivar thing?
Can we propagate apricots from cuttings?
very great knowledge sir your.♥️
What time of year are you trimming? And where is the location?
can these trees grow in 5 gallon buckets? i have one that is a year old i grew from seed out of a fruit i ate
Take all branches off under the lower branch. Takes branches off above lower branch.
Did I screw up? I will check the video. Thanks for commenting.
Can u regrow from a branch/stick from another tree??
Good video Gary. I have a question if you can help. I ordered some bare root trees coming soon. Included are 2 apricot trees. Can you prune them to be short trees. I was planning on pruning them to knee high or a little taller. I know you can do that with apple trees and other fruit trees for an open center. I can't find anywhere if you can do this with apricot trees. If anyone knows please let me know. I want to be able to harvest these fruits from the ground, not a ladder. Thanks.
Wonderful video thank you
Show us what this tree looks like today.
I have a playlist that follows the tree. I will be starting the latest one in a day or two after the rains end. The tree is currently in bloom at the time of this reply. Stay tuned.
Hello, I have a problem. My wife purchased a Harcot apricot tree, the tag says its zone 5-8 and we are in zone 9b in so-cal. The tag also says it needs 700 chill hours and I'm not sure we get that. She said one of the other ones at our local Costco had fruit on it already but its possible it was just shipped from somewhere else. So do you think if I plant it it will ever fruit??? Thx
Cool tunes
jezzzz is it nessaasary to cut all those off?? It looks like more than half the entire tree is gone...
The tree can stand a lot of pruning. If you don't prune off excess flower buds, you will have to come back in later when the tree is overloaded with fruit. Try a lighter pruning if you want and see how it works out.
It is scary cutting so much.
Can you trim the center leader?
A central leader can be trimmed back if it is too vigorous. Trim to a healthy vegetative bud that will likely grow upward.
Hello please help, i bougth a tree that is about 8 9 ft tall it has 2 lower branches about 30 inches from the dirt then about 3 ft tall trunk then a V 2 tall leaders brnaches about 3ft tall i am plating it tomorrow is dormant
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Can u make this in Hindi language
It's very.. knowledgeable and
is that a dwarf tree or standard?
It will be a standard tree. It will get to be about 20-25 feet. I can keep it shorter by how I prune, but I will lose fruit.
your video are excellent and very educational, however the background music is annoying and truly
is not needed. I appreciate your hard work and your relax teaching methods so thank you.
Music is distracting
Can you regrow the cut branches?
They can be, but they are usually started from specially selected seed.
1. Timing
The best time to take cuttings is in late summer to early fall when the plant's growth is semi-hardwood, meaning it's firm but not fully mature.
2. Selecting Cuttings
Choose healthy, disease-free shoots from the current season's growth.
Cuttings should be 4 to 8 inches long and include a portion of the stem and several needle clusters.
3. Preparation
Remove the needles from the bottom third of the cutting to prevent decay.
Cut the base of the cutting at an angle to increase surface area for rooting.
Optional: Dip the base in a rooting hormone to enhance root development.
4. Rooting Medium
Use a well-draining mix such as sand, perlite, or a mix of perlite and peat moss.
Ensure the medium is sterile to minimize the risk of fungal infections.
5. Planting and Care
Insert the cuttings into the medium about 1 to 2 inches deep.
Maintain high humidity by covering the cuttings with a plastic dome or placing them in a greenhouse.
Provide indirect light and keep the temperature between 65°F and 75°F.
Water regularly to keep the medium moist but not waterlogged.
6. Rooting Time
Fraser fir cuttings can take several months (3-6 months or more) to root.
Patience and consistent care are crucial during this period.
7. Transplanting
Once the cuttings have developed a healthy root system, they can be transplanted into individual pots with a potting mix designed for conifers. I hope this is helpful and thank you for watching.
@ thank you 🙏 thank you