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pruning-dwarf-fruit-trees

Have recently bought a dwarf cherry tree and dwarf pear tree which I am growing in large pots. How and when do I prune them. The cherry tree has become a bit leggy and having never grown them in pots before need some advice. Also, do I need to protect them over winter eg in the greenhouse.?

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  • Thank you waterbutts for your advice. The pear tree at present is growing more as a column at the moment. Lots of healthy growth. The dwarf  trees were bought as bare root plants and have been grafted. I would imagine it might be a year or so before they bear any fruit. I believe they are self fertile plants. How should I prune the pear tree and when? At the moment it looks quite happy. They are sited in a sunny sheltered spot.

  • Thank you for your advice again. Fruit trees are an area I am not familiar with. I will follow your advice re pruning. I don't actually like pears and am growing it for my husband. I guess we won't be argueing over the pear if we are able to grow any!!!

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