Pruning of fruit trees in March The most successful period for pruning trees in March 2022 is considered to be the 3rd, 4th, 11th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th of the month. During this period, it is recommended to remove all branches destroyed by frost, as well as excess shoots from the tree.

When is the best time to prune trees?

When is the best time to prune trees? Practice shows that spring pruning (in January-March, before budding) stimulates the growth of fruit trees, and autumn pruning promotes the formation of fruit buds, although it slightly reduces the winter hardiness of the tree.

When to prune trees in the fall or spring?

Most professionals agree that pruning trees in spring is the best decision. If the temperature is still close to zero and the sun is already active, then fruit trees are still dormant. But their bark is already becoming plastic and pliable, which allows pruning with minimal damage.

When are trees pruned for winter?

Trees can be pruned in winter even at temperatures belo w-5°C. Taking into account the region and weather conditions, in some places of Ukraine this procedure can be performed in any winter month, but preferably before mid-February.