Pruning Trees and Shrubs

It's Pruning Season

Check out our 2024 Pruning Demonstrations

The UNH Extension Fruit and Vegetable Team offers pruning demonstrations to the public each spring. The focus of these demos is typically on tree fruit and small fruit, like blueberries, but each event will highlight a different mix of crops based on what is grown at the demonstration host's site. These demonstrations are produced by UNH Extension's production agriculture team.

Kiwiberry Pruning Demonstration in New London | March 2, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 pm
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Pruning Demonstration in Nashua | March 18, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- This demonstration includes pruning techniques for crab apples
Apples, Peaches and Blueberry Pruning Demonstration in Canterbury | March 26, 2024 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Apple, Peach and Fruiting Perennial Tree Pruning Demonstration in North Hampton | March 27, 2024 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Blueberry and Grape Pruning Demonstration in Durham | March 27, 2024 | 5:00-7:00pm
Apples, Blueberry and Red Raspberry Pruning Demonstration in Plainfield | March 30, 2024 | 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
- This demonstration will include pruning techniques for plants impacted by the May 2023 freeze event.
Apples and Asian Pear Pruning Demonstration in Westmoreland | April 2, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Apple Pruning Demonstration in Whitefield | April 2, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blueberry Pruning Demonstration in Tamworth | April 6, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ornamental Shrubs Pruning Demonstration in Concord | April 13th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Pruning Demonstration in Keene | April 15, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Blueberry Pruning Demonstration in Canaan | April 20, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Its Pruning Season

Learn proven tips and solutions for pruning Read article

March Gardening Tips II

Monthly Proven Tips and Solutions for Granite State Gardeners

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Spring bulbs may start appearing earlier than expected if the soil is bare and the temperatures are warmer than usual. Learn More

All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips [audio]

Forester Greg Jordan joins for part 2 on trees, pruning and problems

Friday, December 03, 2021

A podcast episode with a continuing conversation on trees. Learn More

Science of Pruning Q&A

Specialist Emma Erler Answers Questions About Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Monday, February 15, 2021

Specialist Emma Erler Answers Real Questions About Pruning Trees and Shrubs Learn More

When and how do you prune an overgrown forsythia?

A Question of the Week

Thursday, February 27, 2020

A Question of the Week Learn More

A Few Tree Pruning Basics

Monday, February 24, 2020

With the January thaw my husband and I had an opportunity to get a good start on the annual winter chore of pruning our small apple orchard. Pruning c... Learn More

Gardens In Winter: Pruning Your Blueberries and Apples

Thursday, February 15, 2018

What is the most important thing you need to remember when pruning your fruit trees and bushes? The one thing you should most of all not forget? It is... Learn More

Why We Prune Fruiting Plants and When to Do It

Tips for pruning fruiting plants including apples trees and blueberry bushes

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Tips for pruning fruiting plants including apples trees and blueberry bushes Learn More

How to Clean and Sharpen Your Pruners

Saturday, January 13, 2018

When it comes to pruning, there is nothing better than having a well maintained pair of pruners with a nice sharp blade. Quality pruners should last f... Learn More

Videos

Pruning Information from our Forestry Information Center

Pruning for the home or commercial agriculture production is slightly different than pruning done for forest management. Here is some recommendations from our foresters.