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19 rowsJan 20, I’d suggest you spread those limbs to 60 degrees, no more. Prune the uppermost limbs back maybe 6 to 10 buds (from their tips) to a down and outward facing bud. No big deal - just stop the ‘straight away’ extension growth and you’ll trigger the formation of lateral branches. With young trees, I’d wait until late February to prune. Apr 13, Make a degree angle cut on the leader, leaving the tree 24 to 36 inches ( cm.) tall.
In the subsequent year, begin creating a scaffold whorl, a set of four lateral branches extending out from the tree which provides a solid stricter. Choose four sturdy, evenly spaced branches to keep and prune out the stumpdelimbing.clubted Reading Time: 6 mins.
Prune Stella in the first year according to the suppliers instructions. Prune annually immediately after flowering in later years, in late July. See our detailed article on pruning cherry trees. An annual mulch in late Spring will help to retain moisture and an even supply of water. If any pests or diseases appear treat them as soon as possible. Always prune sweet cherry trees to a “Central Leader” or “Main Leader”.
This structure encourages scaffold development, which supports the canopy and keeps the fruit from becoming overexposed to the sun and other elements.