Training and Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees
Peter C. Andersen
April, 1984.

Bulletin No. 40, 27 pages, available in print*.
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Table of Contents:
Types of Pruning Cuts
Reasons for Training and Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees
Description of Terms
Required Pruning Tools
When to Prune
Making the Cut
General Rules for Training and Pruning
Training to a Modified Central Leader
Training to a Central Leader
Training to Multiple Leaders
Training to an Open Center
Pruning Mature Trees
Training and Pruning of Apple
Training and Pruning of Apricot
Training and Pruning of Pears
Training and Pruning of Peaches and Nectarines
Training and Pruning of Plums (European and Japanese)
Training and Pruning of Sour Cherry
Training and Pruning of Sweet Cherry
Training and Pruning of English Walnut and Pecan