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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

Pruning Almonds Is Essential for Strong Trees and Stunning Blooms – and It All Starts From the Moment You Plant It

Almond fruits are ripening on the tree of a nut orchard on a sunny day.

Pruning almond trees is a key part of maintenance that encourages a strong structure, keeps trees healthy, and helps them produce fruits, those which contain the tasty nuts. It does, however, have a reputation for being tricky. But it doesn’t need to strike fear, so we look at how to prune almond trees to show how simple it can be.

It is vital to know when and how to prune almond trees to prevent doing anything that risks their long-term health. The key takeaways are to trim in late winter or early spring, and to prune throughout the tree’s life, starting right after planting.

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