Should I prune the limbs and leaves of fruit trees growing inside a tree tube?
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I have been using tree tubes for the last 2 years with GREAT success. They really accelerate the growth of the seedlings. I planted 3 trees (chestnuts) at the same time and 1 was “stunted” (As seen thru the tube). I pulled the tube off and a very tall weed was choking the new tree out. After pulling the weed out I returned the tree to it’s tube and it should be fine. Now for the question. I have 4 deer pears and 2 apples growing in separate tubes that have ALOT of leaves and growth. They are starting to grow out the top of the tubes. Should I pull the tubes off and trim the branches off “down the tree”? Should I let nature take it’s course?
Joe P. (Virginia)
PS – The persimmons I planted went from 9″ to 6′ in just the Spring !!
Thanks, as always, for your guidance. I look so forward to seeing your program every week. Congrats on the 300th episode.
Joe,
There’s no need to prune the limbs and leaves growing inside a tree tube. During the late dormant season you should prune the malformed and excess limbs about the tube. Different species benefit from different levels of pruning.
Check out this link for more instruction about pruning fruit trees: https://www.growingdeer.tv/#/deer-hunting-secret-how-to-create-a-hot-spot-now
Enjoy creation,
grant
