Tree Care

Fruit Tree and Aesthetic Pruning

ISA Certified Arborist # WE-14079A

“Rose’s expertise has been crucial in bringing life back to fruit trees that were not producing well when we bought the property, as well as employing strategies to keep all trees, vegetable gardens, flowers and shrubbery at their maximal growing potential.” - J and G, Sebastopol

A leafless tree with several dark fruits or berries, set against a cloudy sky with patches of blue, overlooking a landscape with houses and green trees in the distance, and a small pond or water feature lined with rocks in the foreground.

Dormant Pruning

Dormant pruning is essential for maintaining the health and vigor of most fruit trees. This is when we make our bigger cuts and focus on creating the optimal form and structure of the tree.

Summer Pruning

Most fruit trees highly benefit from summer pruning to induce fruit bud production, reduce size of the tree, and allow sunlight to reach ripening fruit. Additionally- citrus, cherries, nectarines, apricots, and olives should only be pruned during the dry, warmer months.

Ripe apples hanging on tree branches among green leaves with a clear blue sky in the background.

A lush garden with various green plants and trees, a stone border, and a wooden fence in the background under a clear blue sky.

Aesthetic Pruning

Well-maintained trees are one of the most striking features of a landscape. For optimal results, it is best to start pruning when trees are young to develop a strong structure and pleasing form. Annual maintenance pruning is recommended for most trees. I am equipped to prune trees up to 20 ft in height.