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Pruning cherry tree

bellysherebellyshere Posts: 24
edited May 2020 in Tools and techniques
I have a cherry tree though i'm not sure what type. It's getting a bit leggy and i was wondering if i should prune it and when and how? Any help much appreciated.

Thanks.

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  • Bobby SprayBobby Spray Posts: 21
    cherrys can look leggy when young. it will fill out in its own time.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Don't prune it until July/August, cherries can get a disease called silver leaf which is air-borne and enters through cut branches. It can kill a tree.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • bellysherebellyshere Posts: 24
    Lizzie27 said:
    Don't prune it until July/August, cherries can get a disease called silver leaf which is air-borne and enters through cut branches. It can kill a tree.

    Thanks Lizzie and Bobby. I just need to work out what bits to prune or just leave it like Bobby said.
  • mrtjformanmrtjforman Posts: 331
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tADEOd64Gmk
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