Gardening for Trees & Plants : About Spraying Fruit Trees After Pruning

Spraying fruit trees after pruning is not always necessary, but many growers use oils to kill bugs or fungicides in summer to ...

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🌳 Prune fruit trees after they bear fruit to promote healthy growth and increase fruit production.

🌿 Pruning should be done by cutting out extra branches to allow for better air circulation and prevent fungal infections.

🍃 Spraying trees with oils (such as vegetable oil or olive oil) after pruning can help kill bugs without harming the tree or fruit.

🐞 Larvae living in trees during winter can lead to a pest infestation in spring, so spraying with oil after pruning can prevent this.

💦 In wet areas, spraying plum trees susceptible to plum fungus in the summer can help protect them during winter.

🚿 Generally, if you regularly prune your trees, provide sufficient sunlight, and maintain their health with compost, spraying is not necessary.

🍎 With proper care, fruit trees can flourish and bear beautiful fruits with minimal intervention.

Timestamped Summary

00:30 Cut out extra little branches to allow more air in and prevent fungus or rot.

00:00 Yolanda Vanveen introduces the topic of spraying fruit trees after pruning them.

00:11 The best time to prune a tree is after it bears fruit, in the autumn or early winter.

00:20 Only prune a tree 1/3 of its size at a time to avoid shocking the tree.

00:49 Different types of oils can be sprayed on the trees after pruning to kill any bugs and protect the tree and fruit.

01:13 Larvae can live in the trees over winter and produce bugs in the spring, so spraying with oil can help prevent this.

01:21 Plum trees susceptible to plum fungus should be sprayed in the summer while dry to prevent damage during winter.

01:48 Only spray trees if necessary and take care of them through regular pruning, providing sun and compost.

02:06 With proper care, fruit trees can thrive without much spraying.

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Q&A

When is the best time to prune a fruit tree?

The best time to prune a fruit tree is after it bears fruit, in the autumn or early winter.

How much of the tree should be pruned at one time?

Only prune a tree 1/3 of its size down at one time to avoid shocking the tree.

Why should extra little branches be cut out during pruning?

Cutting out extra little branches allows for more air circulation and reduces the risk of fungus or rot.

What can be sprayed on fruit trees after pruning to kill bugs?

Different types of oils, such as vegetable or olive oil, can be sprayed on trees to kill bugs without harming the tree or fruit.

When should plum trees susceptible to plum fungus be sprayed?

Plum trees should be sprayed with fungicide in the summer when they are dry to protect them from winter damage.

How often do fruit trees need to be sprayed?

Fruit trees generally do not need to be sprayed often, as long as they are pruned regularly, receive plenty of sunlight, and have compost for nutrition.