The IMPORTANCE of Summer Pruning an Apple Tree - Part 1 of 2

Most people know about winter pruning, but summer pruning gets a very different response from the tree. In this video, master orchardist Orin Martin demonstrates how summer pruning of apple trees greatly speeds up the development of fruit buds which means you get sweet and tasty apples sooner!
To view Part 2: • The IMPORTANCE of Summ...
Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Ev...

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  • @loriphilpott4031
    @loriphilpott4031 Жыл бұрын

    Finally, someone has done an easily understood pruning class. Bravo!

  • @RyanKudasik

    @RyanKudasik

    11 ай бұрын

    totally! I've watched a number of his videos. I've learned the most from him! He speaks very clearly. His words have obvious meaning. I really like the way he organizes his information.

  • @markstanleywinemaking9071
    @markstanleywinemaking9071 Жыл бұрын

    In ancient times (1973) I summer pruned for $2.25 per hour in Eastern Washington. Mostly, I was removing the water sprouts that came off of the trunk and inner part of the trees. That vigorous growth took energy, and shaded the tree--reducing ripening the fruit. As he has pointed out here, If you remove that growth in the summer, it tends to grow back less than if you prune it off in the winter. Therefore, a copecetic way to prune a tree is to first go after the dead wood, then the suckers, and the water sprouts--and then you can see what the tree needs--and proceed as he has explained very well here.

  • @blitz_zen

    @blitz_zen

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @utubestock8352

    @utubestock8352

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too

  • @mdislam6381

    @mdislam6381

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe that in summer tree will use photosynthesis to store and produce energy in the form of roots shoots etc development. Summer pruning after branches full growth will reduce the chances of physical growth. I believe winter pruning is wiser.

  • @qayoomsahab3604

    @qayoomsahab3604

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mdislam6381 That is the reason behind pruning not every branch but only weak one and water shoots etc. As explained here, let other branches, vigorous ones, stay the way they are and leave them for winter pruning.

  • @xavierdiazmcguire4667

    @xavierdiazmcguire4667

    Жыл бұрын

    My Hort teacher says fine gardening / fruit pruning rates in California are roughly $75 an hour in an employees pocket

  • @becky4321
    @becky4321 Жыл бұрын

    You said this is good for the early life of a tree. What about older trees 20-30 years old? Thanks for this great video. So clear and concise. Love the freeze frames with labels and circles.

  • @tiffanyb.7596
    @tiffanyb.7596 Жыл бұрын

    I am so happy I found this video! Clear & easy to understand. We have a mystery tree in our yard. When my daughter was in fifth grade she planted some seeds that she found from kitchen scraps. She planted it in our front yard. It’s now over 6 feet tall and your video tells me it’s an apple tree. 😊 I’ve never pruned anything before. Your “1 2 3 waltz” Will help guide me. Thank you so much! 🍎

  • @michaelfoort2592
    @michaelfoort2592 Жыл бұрын

    after fiddle farting around, blundering along with my pruning shears an Epiphany! this has completely opened my eyes! very good instruction. .thank you so much!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/opNhyJhqYNWsdbg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/amaLq9irpNPXdto.html

  • @Thankful_.

    @Thankful_.

    Жыл бұрын

    💚🤣 Yesss! 🍎

  • @JohnWilliams-iw6oq
    @JohnWilliams-iw6oq Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Orin, I've been growing stone fruit and citrus for years but now living on a smaller property I am building up what I hope will be a good and productive house orchard. This kind of tutorial is exactly what I need. (Central west slopes, New South Wales Australia). Subscribed and liked.

  • @utew6236
    @utew62362 жыл бұрын

    Super clear explanation with great illustration, thanks to the camera work and little red circle intervals. Thank you! I already had your book which helped me understand the differences between summer and winter pruning for the first time. And now I've found your video, right at the time I'm late summer pruning here in New Zealand. Waltzing into the orchard now...:-)

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here's Part 2 that shows the tree's response 9 months later: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5yhuo-ieau1c84.html

  • @cnsworx7986
    @cnsworx7986 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you... At last a video that explains to the amateur gardener, in simple term how to prune a apple. 👍

  • @DalThalas
    @DalThalas Жыл бұрын

    This video is utterly amazing. The information is spot on, the editing is fantastic and the video quality is clear. I am definatly checking back on this channel for more if these very high quality videos. Also no music, its distracting! Thank you!

  • @ritabeitz9598
    @ritabeitz9598 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the analogy of building the house. So right! When we learn how to prune we give the tree advantages in disease prevention, air flow and healthy fruiting! Thanks great video!

  • @jbcuk6504
    @jbcuk65048 ай бұрын

    What a brilliant video. I have been searching for months for an instructional video on how to tackle a huge overgrown Bramley apple tree here in the U.K. This has given me some confidence to get started. Thank you!

  • @HomesteadDIY
    @HomesteadDIY Жыл бұрын

    This may be one of the best and clearest explanation of how and why to summer prune an apple tree I have seen. Thank you!

  • @psalm919

    @psalm919

    Жыл бұрын

    Certainly is.

  • @J.Radwan
    @J.Radwan10 ай бұрын

    By far the best video I've seen on the importance of summer pruning. Thank you.

  • @Australian_Medicinal_Herbs
    @Australian_Medicinal_Herbs11 ай бұрын

    This is the best summer pruning video I've seen. Thank you so much

  • @Wilczek2
    @Wilczek2 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is an excellent instructional video.

  • @KotRyszard
    @KotRyszard Жыл бұрын

    Understanding of how it works is the most important thing in success. Thanks for the indepth instruction.

  • @jonkswede9562
    @jonkswede956210 ай бұрын

    Wow! I must agree with Lori Philpott here. Orin has done an excellent job of explaining summer pruning! Finally someone who can explain the process well with the whys, whens and hows. Thank you so very much Orin! I hope to see more videos of you sharing your knowledge and your skill of explaining it so well.

  • @GraftingTactick
    @GraftingTactick Жыл бұрын

    By far, the best fruit tree pruning master class, I've ever seen. thank you for sharing your in depth knowledge of informative how to lesson. Subbed and like 👍

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/opNhyJhqYNWsdbg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/amaLq9irpNPXdto.html

  • @FarmerPat

    @FarmerPat

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I've seen a few videos so far and they are excellent!

  • @myjo24de
    @myjo24de Жыл бұрын

    Your pruning videos are the most informative out there…You’re an excellent teacher! I just started with two backyard apple trees, and even though I’ve learned so much about pruning, I’m still a “nervous Nelly”! Guess I just have to dive in and start with small cuts to test the results. It would be great if you could discuss disease/pest management as well. Thank you!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Here are some winter pruning videos that may help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/amaLq9irpNPXdto.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6l8tddxqdDMXdI.html

  • @v.e.7236
    @v.e.7236 Жыл бұрын

    I happen to also live in Santa Cruz county and have two young apple trees - one four yearsold and the other less than a year - I'm trying to shape into hardy producers that won't have to deal w/ broken branches. Thanks for the tips.

  • @tomfoolery1956
    @tomfoolery1956 Жыл бұрын

    I keep watching this video over and over patiently waiting for my time to prune. Just a few more weeks.

  • @exnjute
    @exnjute10 ай бұрын

    Excellent teaching/learning video Orin. Thanks. Even though I'm 80, I love learning new stuff.

  • @mdislam6381
    @mdislam6381 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the details about professional pruning practical lessons.

  • @zivilelaurynaite2472
    @zivilelaurynaite24725 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. Your videos are best i have ever seen. Gardeners know a lot but very few can teach. You can ! I have learned a lot from you.

  • @Shadowfax2121
    @Shadowfax2121 Жыл бұрын

    Home orchard here only 5 trees but I had no idea about Summer pruning too. This is extremely helpful, thanks Orin!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @redrobotsoup
    @redrobotsoup11 ай бұрын

    This video is so comprehensive. Please keep putting these out! Your knowledge is invaluable to new home orchardists like myself. Thank you!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Great to hear it was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @2aprogressive626
    @2aprogressive626 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! The post production lines and text clarifying his statements are invaluable!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @808quake
    @808quake Жыл бұрын

    The best pruning video! We planted one apple, two pears and 2 plums last year (2021). Are these trees considered first year or second year? Do we need to prune them now? Also do all your pruning tips apply for pear and plum? Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @milkmaid4077
    @milkmaid407710 ай бұрын

    This was very helpful, even though I did the Master Gardener courses. I learned more about pruning my apples here. Thanks

  • @elleeo1495
    @elleeo149510 ай бұрын

    Thank you! This was extremely helpful.

  • @kellyirwin8972
    @kellyirwin8972 Жыл бұрын

    Best pruning video i've ever see. Master class with the camera also. Bravo. Wish you had one for kiwi, cherry etc

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @qayoomsahab3604
    @qayoomsahab3604 Жыл бұрын

    Sir, Thanks for such an informative video. Probably, that is a tip/semi spur type and that is the reason behind flowering right after summer pruning.

  • @fruitful7753
    @fruitful775311 ай бұрын

    You can air layer those suckers and branches, and have a dwarf or semi dwarf rootstalk, and if it has fire blight protectant and cold resistance plus vigorous growth, you have a much desired rootstalk, there called precious. You can sell them and you can graft your own wanted fruit on it. You prune them in late fall and you can sell the scion wood from a much desired tree. In a colder environment where winter starts in late Sept, or Oct, you must summer prune late in summer.

  • @joepiet
    @joepiet Жыл бұрын

    I've watched lots of videos on pruning. You are by far my favorite. You explain the common sense reasons with a little dry humor thrown in. thanks.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @Stoffmonster467
    @Stoffmonster4678 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much, this will help me to tame my Florina which breaks every year down under lots of fruits.

  • @cypherknot
    @cypherknot8 ай бұрын

    Excellent lesson with valuable, usable information. Thank you.

  • @bellofthedesert1595
    @bellofthedesert159510 ай бұрын

    My apple tree is 3 years and I have not pruned it at all. I shall start this year, and find your winter pruning video. Sir - thank you for this easily understandable informative video.

  • @mikhailkalashnikov4599
    @mikhailkalashnikov45998 ай бұрын

    This is very helpful, thank you.

  • @Pilgrim06
    @Pilgrim068 ай бұрын

    Excellent advice- thank you very much!

  • @kvuppal1
    @kvuppal1 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! We learn so much through theses videos!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @markwander5049
    @markwander5049 Жыл бұрын

    Best Video I have seen on this topic after stumbling around on the subject. I have five year old apples and pears so very appropriate! Thanks-

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/opNhyJhqYNWsdbg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/amaLq9irpNPXdto.html

  • @leepoll1
    @leepoll1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your crystal clear explanations, your colourful and literary instruction and for repeating the main points. A great memory aid. One question, why not remove all of the root stock suckers if they compete for growth?

  • @nancysgood
    @nancysgood Жыл бұрын

    Such a great help - and from my alma mater! These videos have the potential to reach introverted liberal arts students. I wish I had done more than just take an occasional walk in the Garden when I was a student. Alas, I was so much older then.

  • @be4jesus
    @be4jesus11 ай бұрын

    This was just plain flat out Excellent. Thank you!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi Kelly, thanks and glad it was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @lincolnworsham1085
    @lincolnworsham1085 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for freeze framing the video and annotating the specific anatomy of the tree that is being referenced. This really helps . I know it take a lot of extra time but it really makes this a teaching reference,

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your feedback on the video. Good to know that the video editing helps to make the informational more useful.

  • @Ditchgrl

    @Ditchgrl

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ucscagroecologyin Massachusetts, I always did my summer pruning on 6/21. Would you advise me to wait longer?

  • @TediumGenius
    @TediumGenius21 күн бұрын

    Great video! The best part of this for a new orchardist like myself (8 trees) is the stop video with arrows and figures, this is SUCH a GREAT way to do a video of pruning on actual trees!! Thanks!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    18 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: a.co/d/glwePid And here’s the playlist for all of the tree care videos on this channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a52jqcWlZ8qul8Y.html

  • @MakePeace123
    @MakePeace123 Жыл бұрын

    Orin Thank you very much for Teaching us, God Bless You

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/opNhyJhqYNWsdbg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/amaLq9irpNPXdto.html

  • @user-of2lb7ek7b
    @user-of2lb7ek7b Жыл бұрын

    Mr thank you so much about your detailed video, it helped me understand so much more about fruit producing trees P.S. Thanks again ♥️

  • @michaelvigh926
    @michaelvigh926 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for the great informative video!

  • @youssefgad9740
    @youssefgad9740 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, it’s a great video for summer pruning and FREE Education here for who need to learn, God bless you man.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @farzagha5208
    @farzagha52088 ай бұрын

    Great pruning video

  • @yossarianmcnulty7979
    @yossarianmcnulty797910 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much sir from the Western Himalayas. Usually summer pruning here at 31 deg N at even above 7000ft is a risky manoeuvre inviting disease through the wound.

  • @ianl5882
    @ianl5882 Жыл бұрын

    I can tell this fella was a wonderful professor or instructor at some point previously. What a master!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Orin currently teaches several days a week at the UCSC Farm and Garden.

  • @chrismcgoldrick3950
    @chrismcgoldrick3950 Жыл бұрын

    Super informative. Thank you for sharing this advanced knowledge.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Yer welcome! Good luck with your trees!

  • @Joan-ej7wv
    @Joan-ej7wv8 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @holly123holly123hol
    @holly123holly123hol Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a comprehensive video! How would you suggest summer pruning an old tree where the lateral branches are really long? We inherited one when we moved into our house which hadn't been pruned for some years.

  • @phillipdavies8573
    @phillipdavies85739 ай бұрын

    Best video I have seen on summer pruning. What a relief to find one which explains the science behind pruning and what to expect when you do it. One question though - how would you modify the summer pruning technique for tip bearing and partial tip bearing apples??

  • @chrism3845
    @chrism38452 ай бұрын

    A superb video on summer pruning. A perfect training tool & can understand and utilize. Thank you.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @hienvu1714
    @hienvu17143 ай бұрын

    I'm getting ready to plant my first apple tree (first tree of any kind in my entire life, actually) and find your video very helpful. I also enjoy your sense humor! :) Thank you!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    3 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! Here's a video on planting an apricot tree. Same process is used for an apple: kzread.info/dash/bejne/goSaypuSl7nWmtY.html

  • @floydmananquil7495
    @floydmananquil74952 жыл бұрын

    So grateful... I am so grateful

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here's Part 2 that shows the tree's response 9 months later: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5yhuo-ieau1c84.html

  • @lmlrabbitry
    @lmlrabbitry Жыл бұрын

    I learned so much!!Thank you! Great video, so appreciated the well explained information!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @JESUSFERMIN100

    @JESUSFERMIN100

    Жыл бұрын

    magnific

  • @janearabaamponsah8359
    @janearabaamponsah8359 Жыл бұрын

    Hi am Mark from Ghana, it really nice to hear you explain into details how to care for apples. I am trying to grow some apples at my backyard, i have a few trees of about 3 months and they are are doing very well. This video is very educative and insightful. Thank you

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @lanewaygarden1338
    @lanewaygarden1338 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the summer pruning master class, I got a lot out of it. Greetings from Melbourne Australia. Harry

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @jeffcokenour3459
    @jeffcokenour3459 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dbbdeb2327
    @dbbdeb2327 Жыл бұрын

    You are sooo helpful!

  • @stmcgarret
    @stmcgarret Жыл бұрын

    Superb video and excellent tips and teaching. Thanks a lot.

  • @thechaosgardener
    @thechaosgardener Жыл бұрын

    You can also graft scions onto the tips of the rootstock suckers and detach them after they take from below the soil

  • @psalm919
    @psalm919 Жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal information. Thank you so much all the way from the UK. Lake district!! Keep going with the videos

  • @MyAirMyles
    @MyAirMyles11 ай бұрын

    Best video on this I’ve seen, well done.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @2301guenter
    @2301guenter Жыл бұрын

    thank you heaps for this easy to follow video! My uncle took me with him on his "pruning-tour" when I was a child and I've pruned all my trees ever since. Didn't think I could learn much, but I was very wrong ;) Due to MASSES of apples on the winter-apple-trees during summer pruning time I usually prune after strong frost time (March here in Austria) and then take the branches back a bit during late flower/early fruit season. It works well with the old trees (which are London Pepping and Maschansker), but I'm a bit lost with my Kronprinz-Rudolf (Jonathan) tree. would it be ok to prune it now,whilst bearing fruit still (it starts bleeding when cutting earlier). Thanks, Gabriele

  • @ljustme3183
    @ljustme31838 ай бұрын

    Excellent video!!!

  • @amysoddities
    @amysoddities2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the excellent video!!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here's Part 2 that shows the tree's response 9 months later: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5yhuo-ieau1c84.html

  • @databang
    @databang Жыл бұрын

    Glad I watched this video.

  • @fauziaahmad6334
    @fauziaahmad633411 ай бұрын

    Thank very much for explaining easily how to prune apple tree

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad is was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @nickmclaren3898
    @nickmclaren38982 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best video I've seen explaining summer pruning, wish I'd found it sooner - thank you! Could I ask an unrelated question about rootstocks please: I've been learning a lot about the importance of keeping the root flare above ground when planting any tree, could you explain why it's okay to bury a rootstock's root flare on a grafted tree or do they not really have one? I know that you should keep the graft a few inches above soil level when planting - many thanks.

  • @TBR_LLC

    @TBR_LLC

    Жыл бұрын

    I could not have said it better myself

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Yer welcome! Yes, keeping the graft union a few inches above ground it critical because the grafting wound is an easy place for pathogens to get into the tree. Some people seem to feel root flare is very important, but we haven't paid attention to root flare here at UCSC. Essentially all of our several hundred fruit trees have all of their roots under the soil and they are thriving. Some of the apples are more than 50 years old and still producing really well. We have a very mild climate here. Maybe root flare is important in harsh climates.

  • @robertbrawley5048

    @robertbrawley5048

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. That is to say the best video on summer pruning. Remarkable is the Camera person has a understanding of what needs to be shown .. This is the only video I have seen where the camera was zoomed to a very close observation of the actual bud or buds ..in most institutional videos. The camera person frames the narrator and the viewer can't see what is suppose to be demonstrated The labeling and arrow is unique to this video . I have been watch videos for certainly 5 years on how to prune all sorts of fruit trees and this is top notch instruction .

  • @hakkan34
    @hakkan3411 ай бұрын

    Incredible explaining !! Thank you. 🙏

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi Hakkan, glad it was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @IS-217
    @IS-217 Жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO AND INSTRUCTIONS! Thank you very much for sharing you technique. I have a plum and a peach tree. Do you recommend I summer prune them the same way. I have trained all my fruit trees except my pear to an open center. My plum tree seems to have the most vigorous growth, I want to slow it down and force fruit buds so this sounds like the way to do it. Do you cut off the new fruits before winter or leave them. If you cut them where do you make the cut, or do you just pick off the small immature fruit at its stem?

  • @katzenaugen2
    @katzenaugen27 ай бұрын

    Great info!

  • @annabelcleare138
    @annabelcleare1388 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing this so brilliantly clearly!! Two questions: Have you already picked all the fruit from this tree? It’s early August and here in UK my (so far) badly cared for apple and pear tree are covered in heavy fruit. I’m propping up and supporting overly heavy branches all over the place! Should I just remove the fruit now, before any damage is done?

  • @shredmetalshred7395
    @shredmetalshred7395 Жыл бұрын

    Great presence for instruction vids!

  • @craigt6007
    @craigt6007 Жыл бұрын

    Hello- Do you normally/always do summer pruning after fruit harvest? Or do you use the time of year to do summer pruning, regardless of whether fruit is still on the tree? Thanks!

  • @johnjensen8138
    @johnjensen8138 Жыл бұрын

    Very well told and many new things I did learn --thank you very much

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @southafricanrhino
    @southafricanrhino9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I have a question regarding pruning tip vs spur bearing apples - will the pruning method you showed us here work for both types of apples?

  • @10oirasoreusoj
    @10oirasoreusoj11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sir!! Best explanation ever!! 🍎

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Yer welcome. Glad it was helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @ruhtra5602
    @ruhtra5602 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, I finally learned how to prune trees after four years of watching other videos on youtube on how to prune apple trees or any other fruit trees. Those people who make videos on how to prune trees should watch this to learn how to properly prune trees so that they can teach it the right way.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @lilyastley7357
    @lilyastley7357 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Very informative. Now I’m going outside to summer prune.👍🏼

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Have fun!

  • @kathyferguson5700
    @kathyferguson57009 ай бұрын

    Outstanding! Thank you!!

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    9 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @ayedaburamadan558
    @ayedaburamadan5582 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you so much.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here's Part 2 that shows the tree's response 9 months later: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5yhuo-ieau1c84.html

  • @samatronn
    @samatronn Жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome! Great videos to learn from. I've got 5 trees I need to prune on a new allotment - thanks

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi Samantha, great to hear the videos are helpful. Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html Don't miss Orin Martin's award winning book, "Fruit Trees for Every Garden: An Organic Approach to Growing Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Citrus, and More". His book won the 2020 American Horticultural Society (AHS) Award, recognizing outstanding gardening literature. You can purchase the book here: www.amazon.com/Fruit-Trees-Every-Garden-Approach/dp/0399580026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N8Y1MP3KB6DZ&keywords=orin+martin&qid=1650397395&s=books&sprefix=orin+martin%2Cstripbooks%2C522&sr=1-1

  • @evfarry
    @evfarryАй бұрын

    Orin is a good teacher.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo10 ай бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @proximo692003
    @proximo692003 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir this was incredibly informative.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @hanh9981
    @hanh99817 ай бұрын

    May I ask if the same concept can be applied to Cherry tree?

  • @manuelmundo1
    @manuelmundo1 Жыл бұрын

    While watching iI was thinking your truly a walking encyclopedia. Great teaching techniques you have sir. My respect and admiration to you and to God Almighty that has given you so much the gift and knowledge including understanding of the subject at hand. God Bless you and keep you in good health in Jesus name.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @ovaisshabir6767
    @ovaisshabir6767 Жыл бұрын

    Sir, the way you explains is very very impressive...

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Yer welcome! Here are a couple more videos on pruning that may be of help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/opNhyJhqYNWsdbg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/amaLq9irpNPXdto.html

  • @ovaisshabir6767

    @ovaisshabir6767

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ucscagroecology Sir, Thank you so much

  • @blender_wiki
    @blender_wiki Жыл бұрын

    A real masterclass 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

  • @growshakephil
    @growshakephil Жыл бұрын

    So helpful right now thank you 🌳

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @sabinea5385
    @sabinea5385 Жыл бұрын

    This has been very informative, thanks Orin! This year was the first Summer in our new home in Santa Cruz County and we have 4 mature apply trees that bare a substantial amount of fruit. Unfortunately, we lost a few branches this week most likely due to excessively long lateral branches and possibly also heat induced? I'm going to start trimming lateral branches tomorrow using the general and 3 bud technique. I'd love to take a class with you if UCSC offers an extension course that focuses on fruit trees! We also have mature apricot, peach, lemon, persimmon, avocado, loquat, and fig trees! We are going to have our work cut out for ourselves! Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Sabine - Orin is going to be teaching some onsite tree classes in early 2023. Sign up here for the monthly newsletter that will have a notice about any classes that Orin is teaching: mailchi.mp/f265c9f97d44/subscribe

  • @XxBloggs
    @XxBloggs Жыл бұрын

    Excellent and useful videos, particularly the freeze parts

  • @ucscagroecology

    @ucscagroecology

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Below is a link to several dozen more fruit tree care videos. Scroll down to the section called: “Getting Started with Fruit Trees Organically”: agroecology.ucsc.edu/resources/instructional-videos.html

  • @jerrymorrison7501
    @jerrymorrison75017 ай бұрын

    does summer pruning apply to USDA zone 7 as well? Great instructor!

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