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How and when do I trim and fertilize Plum and Cherry trees.
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Asked August 16, 2023, 7:39 AM EDT
How and when do I trim and fertilize Plum and Cherry trees.
Portage County Ohio
Expert Response
Plum and cherry trees should be trimmed in the Spring. This publication contains detailed instructions for establishing optimal tree structure for these trees:
Train and Prune Peach, Cherry, Apricot, and Plum Trees in Home Gardens | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Fertilization should also be done in the Spring at flowering. See the following for details on amounts and types of fertilizer to use depending on the ages of the trees:
Fertilizing Fruits | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Care of Peach, Cherry, Nectarine, Plum, and Apricot Trees in Home Gardens | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Train and Prune Peach, Cherry, Apricot, and Plum Trees in Home Gardens | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Fertilization should also be done in the Spring at flowering. See the following for details on amounts and types of fertilizer to use depending on the ages of the trees:
Fertilizing Fruits | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Care of Peach, Cherry, Nectarine, Plum, and Apricot Trees in Home Gardens | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
