Join Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Sherry Sheng for an online lesson on pruning fruit trees, from noon–1 p.m. January 17, 2024.

Do your fruit trees have a good form and produce a consistent crop every year? Can you reach them safely to prune and harvest? If not, this class can help. Learn proven practices that will boost your confidence.

Pruning is important to fruit trees regardless of age. Young trees require vigilant monitoring and shaping to develop a strong framework. Mature trees need annual, skilled pruning to stay productive.

This class will discuss how to use different types of pruning cuts and when and where to apply them. We will demonstrate how to shape a young tree and steps for pruning apple, pear, plum, cherry, apricot, peach, nectarine, persimmon and fig. You will learn whether fruits are produced on spurs or shoots and how to stimulate an abundance of fruiting wood to support good production.

This online seminar is free with advanced registration. Even if you cannot attend live, register anyway. A recording link will be sent two days after the class. Register here.