How Do You Prune New Dwarf Elberta Peach Trees?
Dwarf elberta peach trees consistently provide some of the largest, highest quality fruit of all varieties of peach trees. They can grow to a maximum height of 10 feet and maximum width of 15 feet, making them perfect for a sunny backyard spot. In order to encourage fruit production, owners of dwarf elberta peach trees should prune branches at least once a year. After the first time, gardening enthusiasts will discover the process of pruning isn’t hard and will yield a bounty of large, juicy fruit. Prune your newly planted dwarf elberta peach tree to between 20 and 30 inches above ground level. Use garden shears on any limbs with less than a 1/2-inch diameter. Identify three or four lateral branches, which will later become the main scaffold branches that will bear fruit. Prune the lowest of those branches to no lower than 15 inches off the ground after you have planted the tree. Use a hacksaw for any limbs larger than 1/2 inch in diameter. Prune any broken limbs and trim any upward-gr
