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What's the Best Time to Prune Fruit Trees?

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Question: What's the Best Time to Prune Fruit Trees?
Fruit trees aren't just for farmers. They can also be attractive elements in a landscape design. For instance, when apple trees bloom in spring, they are as attractive as any ornamental flowering tree. But if you're going to grow fruit trees, you have to know when to prune them....
Answer:

The best time to prune fruit trees is late winter.

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