Questions? Please contact Sheryl Williams, can find other great gardening resources on Our Favorite Gardening Resources for Austin and Travis County page and more about home fruit production for the Austin Area by clicking this link. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert gardening advice to help you achieve success. Here is a list of resources you can review prior to the class. Hand pruners, loppers, and pruning saws must be clean and disinfected with 70% isopropyl alcohol or bleach. Avoid overcrowding which can lead to damage. You will need to bring your own tools and dress appropriately. Plum trees need to be pruned for a number of reasons, including to: Remove dead, damaged or diseased material. Here’s What to Bring for Pruning Fruit Trees They will also share and tips on growing fruit in containers for those who are interested. Master Gardeners will stay after the workshop to answer questions. Prune the tree as above, then prune the branches to create a fan effect across the wall. Plant the plum tree around 20 inches from the wall. The trees are available for purchase so you can get expert advice prior to taking your tree home.Īdditional information on how to espalier fruit trees will be available as time allows. Pruning fruit trees encourages a good size and shape, keeps the tree productive and helps remove dead and damaged wood. Plum trees can be trained to grow against a wall a vertical planting idea that looks beautiful and also means the trees take up less space in the garden. The inventory at Leaf consists of 2 – 3 year old trees that are ready for their first pruning and to be planted in the ground or large containers. The workshop is held outdoors at Leaf Nursery and Landscape Supply, 13292 Pond Springs Rd Learn how to prune plum trees and you’ll be able to keep your fruit trees healthy and producing fresh plums for years to come. Please join us March 4th, 2023 from 10 am to noon. Travis County Master Gardeners Reed Burnam, Ray Prewitt, and Sheryl Williams will be conducting a hands-on workshop on how to prune various fruit trees available for sale at Leaf Landscape North. Prune plum trees are mostly available from June to August, as the field-grown trees are lifted from nurseries during the deciduous dormancy period to be supplied to garden centres. March is the last month for fruit tree pruning in Austin. How to Prune and Care for Fruit Trees at Leaf Landscape North. Our North Location at 13292 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX 78729
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