How Do You Prune Wild Cherry Trees?
The wild cherry tree, scientifically referred to as Prunus avium, can be found along the western and eastern coasts of North America and in Europe and southwestern Asia. Prunus avium is a great tree to plant in backyards, as it attracts birds, bees, hummingbirds and butterflies with its fragrant blossoms. The fruit ranges from yellow to red in color and is edible. To prune your wild cherry, wait until you have collected the cherry harvest and prune in the mid to late summer. Inspect your cherry tree for dead or damaged branches. Cherry wood is fragile and will damage more easily than other fruit wood. Dead wood will be hollow to the touch and damaged wood will appear blemished. Cut off damaged or dead wood at its intersection with the trunk or main branch. Remove all pieces to a garbage bin off site and disinfect your pruning shears before continuing. Remove branches that are tangled or growing too close together. Thin out some of the new growth, since cherry trees fruit on wood that i
