How to Trim Fruit Trees

I like to trim them every second year in the fall after all of the fruit is ripe and has been picked, but before they lose their leaves. It's like giving them a haircut, they love it!

You can trim them anytime of year. The saying goes "the best time to trim is when the trimmers are sharp". But It's best not to trim them while they are flowering, fruiting, or when they are dormant in winter. Trim off all of the new growth, don't forget to do the inside as well as the outside.