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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI was late pruning last winter/spring. The tree now looks like a porcupine in full fright mode. What do I do now, and when?
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1 Comment To "Pruning An Apricot Tree."
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 09/05/2023 @ 10:16 am
The only thing to do, now, will be to wait another year to trim. This will allow time for larger branches for structure to form. After a year or two you can resume normal pruning.
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