Q.Apricot Tree Had A Lot Of Fruit And Many Branches Broke. I Am Pulling The Fruit Now, But When Should I Cut Back/prune The Remaini
ng branches? Do I wait until Fall? The tree is about 4 years old.

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Answered on June 4, 2020
Heavy pruning should be done during dormancy, but if these broken branches are causing problems then they can be removed now as long as it is not hot.
Here is an article that will help you to prune the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apricots/pruning-apricot-trees.htm
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