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Plum tree pruning
helen378
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in Fruit & veg
I have a plum tree in my garden it's a couple of years old and needs cutting back, I know from books it needs to be done in the spring but this is a bit vague for me. I can see new growth on it so do I cut it back soon or do I wait for it to bud or when it gets leaves on it? I need a visual reference for when to cut it back please.
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I prune plums in late May/early June for the reasons given by Pansy above.
Last edited: 19 February 2017 06:56:41
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thank you for the replys making it more clear when I should do the pruning.
I prune once all the blossom falls, is a nice easy sign.