The timing of dormant season pruning is critical, and should begin as late in the winter as feasible to avoid injuring the tree Sour and weeping fruit trees may be pruned at this time once the risk of winter frost has passed Early spring is also prime time for pruning young cherry trees, shaping and training the young tree before it blossomsA All cherry pruning should be carried out in the growing season This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most widespread in winter Initial pruning and training of young trees is best carried out in spring, just as the buds are breakingThe rule of thumb when pruning fruit trees is to do so when the tree is dormant during the winter However, cutting back sweet cherries is an exception to this rule Sweet cherries are more susceptible to fungal and bacterial diseases, especially on recently cut limbs, so it is best to prune them in the late summer Weeping Cherry Trees Plant And Care Guide Family Handyman How to prune winter flowering che...
