The first pruning of a nectarine, peach or plum tree will include cutting off most of the tree. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison shows how, and talks about why the pruning is so harsh. With good early pruning these fruit trees can have a long productive life.

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Click below for other Family Plot videos on fruit tree pruning:
Pruning Apple Trees:    • Pruning Apple Trees - Family Plot  
Basics of Fruit Tree Pruning:    • Fruit Tree Pruning -- The Family Plot  
Pruning Figs:    • Pruning Fig Trees – Family Plot  

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