How to Prune an Old, Neglected, Out of Control Fruit Tree in Early Spring - Gurney's Video

http://gurneys.com/peach-trees/c/33/ - In this video, Felix from Gurney's talks about how to care for an old, neglected and out-of-control peach tree. Do you have a neglected peach tree? Felix shows you how to bring it back so that it produces tons of fruit within an arm's reach.

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[mikedavis5671]

Hello. I was looking for the follow up video on this tree and cannot fing it. What is it tilted please?

[AkimboJoe]

So where's the follow up Felix? I've got a tree that looks EXACTLY like the tree you started with and I'm curious how it all turns out.

Also, I'm a Felix too :-D

[mhpreach]

I moved into an old Farm House with a Peach Tree I would guess is 15 or 20 years old. Probably 25 ft. tall. So bad some branches broke off. I took an 8ft. ladder to reach and with a chain saw cut off the limb that was broke. How about pruning one of those trees! About three times as big as this Old one here.

[arkansastrash320]

I have a question !say my peach tree is the same size as yours in the video and and i am happy with the height of it meaning i will use a laddder.Question can i prune it back without taking it down as much as you did and still help it.Maybe taking out all pecil sized wood and opening up the center.Cause i don't mind the fruit being up high cause i want as much as the tree can produce and still be healthy!Thanks paul .P.S i am just planting a new tree so i don't have a tall one yet !!

[joyfulparadise]

Hi thanks for your response. I pruned my plum tree in mid february which i learned should have been done in the fall. It was kind of like the tree in your video that was neglected with shoots going way high. Your video gave me confidence to cut it WAY down to size so i can reach the fruits. When i stepped back to see the aftermath, it was DRASTIC. Please tell me i didnt destroy my plum tree. Can i email u a picture of the tree for u to determine if I messed up? I have a felling i wont get fruit

[FelixGurneys]

@joyfulparadise Better late than never for the most part but when doing such a significant renovation it is best to do your pruning prior to bud break or very shortly after. If your tree is in full leaf taking so much out can shock the tree and set it back a bit. If you are still ahead of flowering I would go ahead and prune. Keep in mind I'm talking about peaches and other stone fruit here not Apples or Pears.

[FelixGurneys]

@bbroome62 Sure, if you are comfortable and capable of using one it is not a problem. If you have a lot of trees to do it sure speeds things up. A nice sharp hand saw designed for pruning does make pretty quick work of peach wood and normally it is a bit cool during the dormant pruning season so the activity keeps you warm. :)

-Felix

[FelixGurneys]

@sajimo03 The "next step" pruning can be seen here: A Quick Guide to Summer Pruning - Gurney's Video

This summer pruning is done on the same tree mid summer following the video above. We hope to cover a video this spring so you all can see the tree, one year after. - Felix

[sajimo03]

ready for the updated video!!! I have a Freestone Tree that is as tall as that one WAS! Im just scared to chop it up. that and loosing all the fruit for a year makes me sad. I cant wait to see how much it grew. Will you be posting a link to the new video?

[bbroome62]

@ GurneysSeed,

Can a chainsaw be used to prune the larger branches.

Great videos

Thanks