Pruning is an essential part of fruit tree maintenance, but doing it wrong can spell trouble for your trees. Here are the key ...

Open center form: There is no central leader; instead, the tree has an open, vase-like form. This type of pruning works for almond, apricot, cherry, fig, nectarine, peach, pear, persimmon ...

For homeowners looking for the ideal time to prune, keep in mind that shade trees should also be pruned just before growth ...

Flowering cherries are a photogenic star of spring, but which of these ornamental trees should you grow? Discover our Best ...

The fluffy blossom of cherry trees lights up the garden in springtime. Hazel Sillver looks at some of the best varieties to ...

Don't prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree' rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all ...

The best time to prune is immediately after flowering ... Lose yourself under a stunning canopy of cherry blossom trees in this 200-acre park. The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland: The Cherry ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...