Fruit Tree Pruning by Susan Poizner

When you prune your fruit tree, you’re not just cutting branches; you’re partnering with a living organism to help it thrive. Together, you and your tree work toward a shared goal: a healthy harvest of delicious fruit.

In this book, Susan Poizner, ISA Certified Arborist and award-winning creator of OrchardPeople.com, combines science-based insights with practical strategies to make pruning intuitive. By understanding your tree’s needs, you’ll learn how to work with its natural growth patterns for healthier, more productive results.

With Susan’s guidance, you’ll discover:

• How proper pruning improves your tree’s health and directs its energy into producing higher-quality fruit
• Why winter pruning encourages rapid growth, while summer pruning slows it down
• Step-by-step techniques for Central Leader and Open Center pruning
• How to make your first pruning cut—often on the same day you plant your tree!
• How to train fruit tree branches with weights or clothespins to make them stronger and more productive

Susan Poizner has over a decade of experience helping growers master the art of fruit tree care. In this book, she shares everything you need to know about pruning, with clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.