Fan-trained fruit trees have branches arranged in a (yes, you guessed it) fan shape. They are tied to a wall or fence and benefit from regular light pruning to keep them shapely, healthy, and productive. Here we look at when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees so yours remain at their absolute best.
The fan shape is popular for many different fruits. It is predominantly for stone fruits or figs, but classics like apples and pears are also suitable. Both the timing and the techniques to prune fan-trained fruit trees depend on the type. Some require winter and summer pruning, while others are only trimmed in summer.
