Extensive pruning is best done over a period of two to three years to lessen shock to the tree, with no more than one-third ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential ... about six buds. Old, neglected trees are often ...

Another good Extension resource is the publication “Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard” and the article “How to restore old fruit trees” has ... pear or plum tree has coddling moth ...