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Set the stage for a thriving orchard in spring by pruning your fruit trees! By shaping trees to promote air circulation and light penetration, you can reap the rewards of healthier trees and fruit. Spring is a great time for pruning most trees - trees are dormant yet ready for growth and healing. Some home gardeners are wary of pruning their trees for fear of damaging or killing the plant. However, opening up a tree to air and light can help mitigate pest and disease pressure as well as concentrate a tree’s energy towards fewer branches resulting in larger, healthier fruit. And don’t forget to follow the 30% rule! You typically don't want to remove more than 30% of a tree canopy's mass at once or the tree will concentrate on repairing vegetative growth and not fruit production. Set the groundwork now for a fruitful season ahead. It won’t be long until the first blooms of spring.