This is by far the best pruning video I have watched. I’ve seen dozens and this is the only one that shows examples of what happens for each type of cut. Well done.
I just started pruning trees, two weeks ago and watching videos. You’re the only one that explains what happens to the branches after its cut. And that’s what I need. Thank you so much for helping me as a beginner.
Thanks James. For those more scientific viewers who are wondering what mechanism the apical buds use to suppress growth here’s a quick summary. The buds are using chemistry. They produce a hormone that flows backwards down the stems. Each bud provides an additional bit of that hormone, which inhibits the buds below it from forming a new stem. It’s additive; the pressure from above increases dramatically to each bud below to NOT grow. Now if a branch is damaged (or pruned) it then becomes necessary for the buds below to “wake up”, and the loss of the hormone from above allows the DNA process coding for branch growth to occur. That’s why sometimes you see multiple branches start growing from an injury or pruning wound. That “broomstick effect varies from species to species. It depends on how much suppression its hormone produces, and how many dormant buds are found clustered closely together.
That was probably the best and most informative pruning videos out there! Thanks! I hope, you will put out another one that would explain the proper pruning strategy for the different types of fruit trees.
Hi James! Great video! Love seeing Tuck enjoying his carrots. I hope you’ll do a video on how to prune blueberry bushes. I don’t know if pruning techniques for trees translates over to fruit bushes? I’m a garden newbie so appreciate any tips!
Thanks, James and Tucker. ❤❤❤ I've got some neglected fruit trees and a grape vine I can apply this to. This is a good explanation of what the cuts actually do.
My favorite part of the video .... Tuck digging for carrots. So cute ! Oh, and the lessons on thinning cuts, heading cuts, and bench cuts were very helpful and useful. Thank you.
Tuck reminds me of our sweet little Peaches. Tuck looks just like her, but she was blonder. We still grieve for her almost 30 years later. She was a good old dog. As for the pruning... Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the cuts and what happens and why. I used your technique on my crape myrtles. While I was watching your video, a light came on in my head! Just as fruit can weigh down the limbs, I found that flowers can do the same. I thinned out a lot of little twigs and small branches and made some shaping cuts. We will see what happens when they come back next spring! Good Job James! Kiss that baby boy Tuck for me :)
Hi, First time, last few yrs planyed nectarine, peach, citrus, apple. Pear. Then i discovered pruning ive benn on a journey, learning for each tree. Your up close video, of the small model, clear simple explanation and results of two cuts has helped very, very much as i travel a little in February to prune a little more with what i have learned. Your a good, clear, fast teacher. God bless you and your life in Jesus name
I. Love. Tuck! I need a gardening companion like that. Great video James. I have an ancient pear tree that could benefit from those two cuts. Thanks much.
Hi, James. I loved your "best seeds" video and shared it as I will this one. Congratulations on growing your following as well as a magnificent garden! Glory to God for the abundance we enjoy from the earth. Love to Tuck Tuck. He's the boss! ❤
Hi James, your video on pruning fruit trees is very educational and informative. Your video is so clear and concise that even for an amateur like myself it's easy to understand. Keep up the great videos, love and respect from England 🇬🇧.
I'm not sure why I clicked on this video. I guess I wanted to see how much you knew. I was a professional for years and had an orchard in Indiana that I was responsible for. I'm now in upstate NY. Pruning is an art form. I really enjoy doing it. OKay, I got to say you did a great job. You hit all the points. If there was one thing I would add it would be to show the people how the bud you select to cut back to changes the direction of the new growth. You kinda mentioned it but perhaps showing how the buds point in different directions I think it would help those new to pruning fruit trees. But honestly, you did a great job.
You are so awesome! I've been pruning for years and you are the first person to explain the process so well! I can't wait to see my plants next Spring. This is going to be awesome!
Thank you!!!! This is the best illustration of trimming and heading and all the rest. Most people come learn and have no idea the terms people are using. You explained it perfectly. 🎉
Thank you for a great video. A quick tip when shaping/bending branches into new shape, use a viper wire, wrapped around the branch. Then bend the wire/branch and it should stay in that position. Use bigger gauge wire for thicker branches. This technique works for Bonsai trees and for any other tree training.
You are an excellent teacher! Showing on the random cut branch to begin with was a great idea. I feel far more confident now about making INFORMED decisions with the pruning shears, rather than copying what others seem to do.
Thank you!! The other hard part is to decide what kind of pruning to do. On the side note, I'd love to crochet a sweater for Tucker. I just finished crocheting sweater for my senior 16 and 2 month old P:omaranian and Lhasa Apso mixed (he's 9 lbs)
I just started gardening and am so happy that I found your channel! Need to binge watch as much as I can so I can soak in your knowledge. Also, ❤❤❤ Tuck!!!
There is a lot of how, but few explain the why the way you did. Thank you (and to Tucker)! Thinning, Heading, Bench (advanced Heading), Terminal bud, Angles, “Apical Dominance”… it all makes sense now. Can’t wait till winter to shape the trees.
I moved from New Jersey many years ago. I first went to PA. now I am in Illinois. Wish I knew you when I lived in Jersey. You are very informative in pruning trees. Off I go to prune my apple trees. Thanks again!
Yes, thank you!!! I’m in AZ and need all the help I can get understanding the Apple and peach tree that are in the backyard of the house we bought. Can’t wait for the next video!!!
Best explanation I ever heard about pruning for effect desired and for the various varieties! Thanks. I needed this right about now here in mid-winter.
Thanks for this informative video. I have been trying to learn how to prune for years, but I am one of those people that needs the explanation of why, when, where....and you shared that!!
Great video bro!I'm pruning now in my area,I'm 65 been pruning since the age of ten year's old I love this work best job sites in the country side,and so much food we take too food banks.more people should get in too this around there house or neighbors.later Devo on the cut!!!
My late aunt bought me a pair of those rotating handle Felco pruners almost 25 years ago (before I even had a house). They're still going strong and I think of her whenever I use them.
I love these videos that give instruction on tree pruning. It's rather complicated when you factor in all the different trees types and how they grow. Thanks for the information and please do follow up with more pruning examples.
Damn this video is so good. I have watched many and always struggled to comprehend the process. This one has made it so logical and actually make sense to me. I am going to out and redo all i have already done. Thanks.
This was so helpful! It’s been hard for me to understand how to prune my trees and roses to give them a good shape, even after watching many videos. This is a great explanation. Thank you❤
You’re a smart cookie James. Your demonstration from start to finish was great! Given me more confidence when next I tackle my 3 apple tree, 2 x dessert and 1 x cooker grafted on the same stock. Rather unique in its own way. It’s 5 yrs old now and I haven’t had the confidence to touch it. Not until now, that is. Keep it up! I’m a follower!! Any further tips for this particular tree would be appreciated.
Thanks for the detailed info on pruning fruit trees! I'd enjoy more pruning videos in the future, about other types of trees and shrubs. Tuck, here's a carrot for you! 🥕💚
Love Tuck! Thanks for the pruning advice. I'm a seasoned gardener but the difference between thinning and heading has not sunk in till now. I appreciate your repetition.❤
This is by far the best pruning video I have watched. I’ve seen dozens and this is the only one that shows examples of what happens for each type of cut. Well done.
Same thoughts, is an excellent video and teaching technique !
I just started pruning trees, two weeks ago and watching videos. You’re the only one that explains what happens to the branches after its cut. And that’s what I need. Thank you so much for helping me as a beginner.
Thanks James.
For those more scientific viewers who are wondering what mechanism the apical buds use to suppress growth here’s a quick summary.
The buds are using chemistry. They produce a hormone that flows backwards down the stems. Each bud provides an additional bit of that hormone, which inhibits the buds below it from forming a new stem. It’s additive; the pressure from above increases dramatically to each bud below to NOT grow.
Now if a branch is damaged (or pruned) it then becomes necessary for the buds below to “wake up”, and the loss of the hormone from above allows the DNA process coding for branch growth to occur.
That’s why sometimes you see multiple branches start growing from an injury or pruning wound.
That “broomstick effect varies from species to species. It depends on how much suppression its hormone produces, and how many dormant buds are found clustered closely together.
That was probably the best and most informative pruning videos out there! Thanks! I hope, you will put out another one that would explain the proper pruning strategy for the different types of fruit trees.
Check out Orin Martin's pruning videos from UC Santa Cruz, I've learned so much from them!
Wow, probably the best pruning video I have found. Great work!
Hello James, I don't have fruit trees but it's so enjoyable to listen to you AND to See Tucker ❤ He's the cutest !!
Thanks Shelly! Yeah he is the cutest, I love that little guy so loyal and so dang sweet! 🐕😁❤️
@@jamesprigioni You guys are quite the "Pear", lol.
My thoughts exactly. ❤
Hi James! Great video! Love seeing Tuck enjoying his carrots. I hope you’ll do a video on how to prune blueberry bushes. I don’t know if pruning techniques for trees translates over to fruit bushes? I’m a garden newbie so appreciate any tips!
@@jamesprigioniYour dog wanted to help
Thanks, James and Tucker. ❤❤❤ I've got some neglected fruit trees and a grape vine I can apply this to. This is a good explanation of what the cuts actually do.
Grape vine is a bit more complex as grapes will only develop from last year canes.
@@keyd33Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.
You are an excellent teacher and you share such important information. Thank you
This is the best pruning video I've seen. Can't thank you enough, James.
the terminal bud/apical dominance segment was worth the price of admission all by itself ty James!!!
A great explanation of what happens with different pruning cuts.
🧡🐾🐾🧡 Seeing your dog, Tuck, dig for fresh carrots was adorable!
This has been the best video on this subject I’ve seen! More of these, please!
My favorite part of the video .... Tuck digging for carrots. So cute ! Oh, and the lessons on thinning cuts, heading cuts, and bench cuts were very helpful and useful. Thank you.
Thank you, James. Excellent. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ for Tuck lying down to eat his carrot.
Man, you're making me wanna go outside and prune my peaches... frickin freezing out! 😊
TY for the very timely video as I was just about to go prune my mini orchard
Perfect! 🐕😁❤️
Thank you. Man in the garden, dog eating eating carrot, trees and cutting methods are a wholesome combination
I ABSOLUTELY love all your educational Garden Videos. You are so easy to comprehend and such an excellent Teacher. Hugs for Tuck :)
❤ Tuck is adorable. Thanks for this video.
Tuck reminds me of our sweet little Peaches. Tuck looks just like her, but she was blonder. We still grieve for her almost 30 years later. She was a good old dog.
As for the pruning... Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the cuts and what happens and why. I used your technique on my crape myrtles. While I was watching your video, a light came on in my head! Just as fruit can weigh down the limbs, I found that flowers can do the same. I thinned out a lot of little twigs and small branches and made some shaping cuts. We will see what happens when they come back next spring! Good Job James! Kiss that baby boy Tuck for me :)
Hi, First time, last few yrs planyed nectarine, peach, citrus, apple. Pear. Then i discovered pruning ive benn on a journey, learning for each tree. Your up close video, of the small model, clear simple explanation and results of two cuts has helped very, very much as i travel a little in February to prune a little more with what i have learned. Your a good, clear, fast teacher. God bless you and your life in Jesus name
I. Love. Tuck! I need a gardening companion like that. Great video James. I have an ancient pear tree that could benefit from those two cuts. Thanks much.
Hi, James. I loved your "best seeds" video and shared it as I will this one. Congratulations on growing your following as well as a magnificent garden! Glory to God for the abundance we enjoy from the earth. Love to Tuck Tuck. He's the boss! ❤
❤❤❤ for Tuck , thank you James for everything, God bless you.
Straight to the point, easy to follow, very clear and informed, terminology and definitions, UGH, thank you!!!!
Simple and to the point. I have watched others 30 min videos and still have questions.
Thank you, James and Tucker, for teaching me how to prune a fruit tree. You made it so easy to understand.
♥🥕♥🥕♥🥕♥ for little man Tucker.
Hi James, your video on pruning fruit trees is very educational and informative. Your video is so clear and concise that even for an amateur like myself it's easy to understand. Keep up the great videos, love and respect from England 🇬🇧.
This guy's a good teacher. Im learning to properly prune my fruit trees. Thank you James. Hello from Washington state.
Really informative - thank you. (And an adorable little dog.)
❤ for Tuck eating his healthy snacks!
💙💙💙👏🏽💙GOOD JOB HARVESTING, CARROTS, TUCK!!
❤tuck is so cute looking for his own carrots. Nice video for pruning apple trees.
I'm not sure why I clicked on this video. I guess I wanted to see how much you knew. I was a professional for years and had an orchard in Indiana that I was responsible for. I'm now in upstate NY. Pruning is an art form. I really enjoy doing it. OKay, I got to say you did a great job. You hit all the points. If there was one thing I would add it would be to show the people how the bud you select to cut back to changes the direction of the new growth. You kinda mentioned it but perhaps showing how the buds point in different directions I think it would help those new to pruning fruit trees.
But honestly, you did a great job.
Orin Martin from UC Santa Cruz explains this very well in his videos 😊
One of the best pruning vidoes i've seen so far. man it can be intimidating pruning trees especially when they take so long to plant
You are so awesome! I've been pruning for years and you are the first person to explain the process so well! I can't wait to see my plants next Spring. This is going to be awesome!
Thank you!!!! This is the best illustration of trimming and heading and all the rest. Most people come learn and have no idea the terms people are using. You explained it perfectly. 🎉
Thank you for a great video. A quick tip when shaping/bending branches into new shape, use a viper wire, wrapped around the branch. Then bend the wire/branch and it should stay in that position. Use bigger gauge wire for thicker branches. This technique works for Bonsai trees and for any other tree training.
I always learn something when I watch you - and as a Yorkie mom? Of courseI LOVE Tuck!!!
James this is the best explanation of how and why I have seen. Thank you!
You and Tucker both have good energy. Makes it an easy watch. Thanks for sharing the content!
Brilliant. Thanks for explaining this so well.
You are an excellent teacher! Showing on the random cut branch to begin with was a great idea.
I feel far more confident now about making INFORMED decisions with the pruning shears, rather than copying what others seem to do.
Beautiful teaching, thank you for this super-clear lesson.
Always great useful information. WTG Tuck and James ... hearts hearts hearts hearts to you two.
Thank you!! The other hard part is to decide what kind of pruning to do. On the side note, I'd love to crochet a sweater for Tucker. I just finished crocheting sweater for my senior 16 and 2 month old P:omaranian and Lhasa Apso mixed (he's 9 lbs)
Thanks a lot Mr. James, for such a nice presentation on the techniques of pruning a young tree by the various cuts, just keep it up.
“Pruning is a stimulant” is an insightful comment for me…the right way to think about pruning! Thanks…very useful new knowledge…
Really enjoy your videos with you and Tuck!
Thank you.
Terimakasih sudah berbagi cara memangkas pohon buah buahan. Ilmu yang manfaat
Your videos and your enthusiasm for growing food rocks @JamesPrigioni ! XOXO
Cool lesson. He is so happy and human ❤ Tuck.
This is amazing! I feel like I went from clueless to pro in pruning just in this one video. Gonna watch more from you now!
i have been searching for an hour trying to find a good explanation/demonstration of this. it’s helped me understand so much thank you!
Yeyyyy🤗hi James🤗looking forwards for this spring and summer vids👍🏼sending Tucks some love❤️❤️❤️
The best pruning instructions on TH-cam, thanks 😊😊😊
Let's Gooo!! No problem Max, me and Tuck are glad you enjoyed it!
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Your explanation is so simple & clear, now I can prune my persimmon tree confidently! Thanks!
for Tucker! thanks for the explanation and demonstration!
You're welcome Paul, and thanks for sending the love to the little boss! 🐕😁❤️
I just started gardening and am so happy that I found your channel! Need to binge watch as much as I can so I can soak in your knowledge. Also, ❤❤❤ Tuck!!!
There is a lot of how, but few explain the why the way you did. Thank you (and to Tucker)! Thinning, Heading, Bench (advanced Heading), Terminal bud, Angles, “Apical Dominance”… it all makes sense now. Can’t wait till winter to shape the trees.
I always struggle with pruning my many fruit trees. This explains it all in simple terms!!!! I can do this!! Thanks heaps
Let’s Gooo!!! 🐕😁❤️
Ive watched a lot of pruning videos and this was the only one that gave helpful information. Thanks!
I used those felco 7 pruners when I worked for grounds maintenance. So worth the money if you’re doing a lot of pruning. Much less fatiguing
God I wish there are more videos like these on my feed every day
I moved from New Jersey many years ago. I first went to PA. now I am in Illinois. Wish I knew you when I lived in Jersey. You are very informative in pruning trees. Off I go to prune my apple trees. Thanks again!
great, useful video. Tucker is adorable.
You are my favorite gardening channel and I love Tuck!❤❤❤
Yes, thank you!!! I’m in AZ and need all the help I can get understanding the Apple and peach tree that are in the backyard of the house we bought. Can’t wait for the next video!!!
Best part of the video was the carrot digger. Great info on the cuts. Vary helpful.
Best explanation I ever heard about pruning for effect desired and for the various varieties! Thanks. I needed this right about now here in mid-winter.
Thank you for simplifying pruning for this beginning tree owner and garden grower! Love to Tucker 💗❤
Glad to see that Tuck is still doing well! Always enjoy your videos and your energy! Thx for the update. 👍
I love the dog especially! So smart.
love that swiveling handle on the felcos.
Thanks for this informative video. I have been trying to learn how to prune for years, but I am one of those people that needs the explanation of why, when, where....and you shared that!!
❤❤❤ for Tuck and his people! Good information as always thank you.
This is the best pruning video I’ve seen! Thanks for doing what you do. Lots of ❤❤❤ for Tuck.
Ok James, I have watched all of your pruning videos and always appreciate each new one! Thanks from Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
this helped me SO much. I've been trying to get a handle on pruning for so long. Thank you!!
Thank you, James! Just what I needed to see before pruning my two trees today! You are the best!
Great video bro!I'm pruning now in my area,I'm 65 been pruning since the age of ten year's old I love this work best job sites in the country side,and so much food we take too food banks.more people should get in too this around there house or neighbors.later Devo on the cut!!!
James’s energy is contagious ❤❤❤🥰🥰. I have to watch his videos everyday 😂
Enjoy your teaching, tips, thanks. Enjoy watching your dog eating fresh carrot, proof dogs could naturally like to eat vegetables if train to do so.
Over 1M subs now...wow, I've been away from this channel too long. Best pruning vid I've seen...and I've seen quite a few.
My late aunt bought me a pair of those rotating handle Felco pruners almost 25 years ago (before I even had a house). They're still going strong and I think of her whenever I use them.
I love these videos that give instruction on tree pruning. It's rather complicated when you factor in all the different trees types and how they grow. Thanks for the information and please do follow up with more pruning examples.
Damn this video is so good. I have watched many and always struggled to comprehend the process. This one has made it so logical and actually make sense to me. I am going to out and redo all i have already done. Thanks.
This was so helpful! It’s been hard for me to understand how to prune my trees and roses to give them a good shape, even after watching many videos. This is a great explanation. Thank you❤
Words cannot express how much I love this channel lol
You’re a smart cookie James. Your demonstration from start to finish was great! Given me more confidence when next I tackle my 3 apple tree, 2 x dessert and 1 x cooker grafted on the same stock. Rather unique in its own way. It’s 5 yrs old now and I haven’t had the confidence to touch it. Not until now, that is. Keep it up! I’m a follower!! Any further tips for this particular tree would be appreciated.
Incredible video thank you so much for your time and effort
You are a great teacher! Thank you!
❤❤❤ Tuck is so clever! Thanks for simplifying the pruning. Will be reviewing your video, again before pruning our apple trees.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I was a little confused at first couple min in but then it all became very clear :)
Thanks for the detailed info on pruning fruit trees! I'd enjoy more pruning videos in the future, about other types of trees and shrubs. Tuck, here's a carrot for you! 🥕💚
Great explanation, never understood this but the rules seem simple!
Thanks!
Thanks for the generous contribution @cindyspiess9963 me and tuck appreciate you 🐕😁❤️
@@jamesprigioni So welcome !
I really get a lot out of your videos down here near Annapolis Md.
Love Tuck! Thanks for the pruning advice. I'm a seasoned gardener but the difference between thinning and heading has not sunk in till now. I appreciate your repetition.❤
Your videos are always great keep up the good work you guys rock