In Zone 6 and farther north, you should wait until late winter. Plan to prune your fruit trees during every dormant season. ![]() The only pruning done at this time would be any broken branches or roots. Because of this, you DO NOT need to prune them again when you plant. When your Stark Bro’s bare root tree arrives, our professionals have already pre-pruned your tree for you. Pruning helps balance the top growth of your tree with the root system, giving the roots time to re-establish in your yard before spring growth. When your tree is dug up from our fields to be shipped to you, the root ball loses many of its tiny feeder roots, which are needed to absorb moisture and nutrients.
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