Removing flowers from first year bare root fruit trees - Ask Extension
Should I allow flowers on my newly planted, bare root, cherry, apple and asian pear trees to stay on the plant? Or should I remove them to discourage...
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Removing flowers from first year bare root fruit trees #879417
Asked July 30, 2024, 12:38 PM EDT
Should I allow flowers on my newly planted, bare root, cherry, apple and asian pear trees to stay on the plant? Or should I remove them to discourage the trees to put more work into root development?
Douglas County Oregon
Expert Response
Yes. Removing the first fruits from your newly planted fruit tree will let the tree focus on establishing roots and growing stronger (rather than forming juicy fruit). Removing fruit on young fruit trees also has a safety component as well, as the branches are most likely spindly and can't support fruit without breaking.
