Fruit tree pruning - Ask Extension
I am in Shelby Twp and am looking for someone to prune my 6 fruit trees for fruit production. The local tree companies suggested I call an orchard, as...
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Fruit tree pruning #887154
Asked October 04, 2024, 1:37 PM EDT
I am in Shelby Twp and am looking for someone to prune my 6 fruit trees for fruit production. The local tree companies suggested I call an orchard, as they only prune for ornamental reasons not fruit production. The orchard said they do their own pruning and suggested I contact you. Can you recommend a company in the area that will prune my trees or who I can call? Thank you.
Macomb County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
We do not maintain a list of companies who can prune for fruiting nor can we endorse one.
We can provide information on how to prune for fruiting. This tip sheet on pruning and training fruit trees for home growers was updated earlier this year: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/smart-gardening-pruning-and-training-backyard-apple-and-pear-trees
We also offer workshops at various times in the winter and early spring that cover fruit tree pruning. You can follow MSU Extension Events here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/events
