Cherry Tree Pruning - Ask Extension
I have a tart cherry tree that I planted 10 years ago. It has grown beautifully and every early summer we get a bumper crop of cherries. Some of the l...
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Cherry Tree Pruning #706040
Asked July 27, 2020, 2:35 PM EDT
I have a tart cherry tree that I planted 10 years ago. It has grown beautifully and every early summer we get a bumper crop of cherries. Some of the lower limbs hang so low they touch the ground and when they have cherries they lay on the ground. Can I prune those branches? When is the best time of year to do that? Thank you for you help.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
It would be best to prune your cherry in late winter early spring. Here is a link to info about cherries and about pruning. https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-stone-fruits-home-garden
