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Question from unknown, Grantsville, UT -

Hi, we live in Grantsville out past Tooele and we were wondering if it is too early to prune our Peach and apple trees. Could you help us on this?

Answer from Brent Black, USU Extension Fruit Specialist and Professor (sent 3/7/17) -

It is not too early to prune apples, and probably not too early for peach. Because pruning can result in a slight loss of cold hardiness in the remaining branches, it is generally recommended that you don’t prune until the risk of severe cold has passed. Many commercial growers are now pruning peaches, but also watching the weather. If there are extreme cold temperatures (single digits) in the forecast, then stop pruning until the cold weather has passed.