Fruit Tree Pruning - Associate References & Resources

Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

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Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

Welcome to the Associate SummerWinds Rose Pruning Resources & References eBook Training Manual

This manual contains a selec�on of key resources and references you may find help if you wish to learn more about Fruit Tree Pruning . This material is op�onal. The eBook in combina�on with the SummerWinds Educa�onal Series Training on Fruit Tree Pruning is a convenient and easy to access resource if you wish to develop your skills or look up informa�on to share or review. Within this eBook are YouTube videos, links to important resources, and other documents regarding pruning that you can view directly from the eBook. The information is provided as an optional resource and for your convenience to help you begin to explore Fruit Tree Pruning.

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Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

CA Resources 1. Always check the SummerWinds Website :

a. The SummerWinds web site provides an informative blog titled How to Prune Fruit Trees , which is an excellent overview for your information and you can share with Customers. The link is here: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/ca/plants/edibles/fruit-trees/prune/ b. SummerWinds Bare Root Fruit Trees assortment is found at this link: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/ca/plants/edibles/fruit-trees/ c. Protect your Fruit Trees while Dormant | Blog: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/ca/inspire/blog/protect-fruit-trees/ d. Dormant Fruit Tree Care | Blog: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/ca/inspire/blog/protect-fruit-trees/

2. A SummerWinds Supplier of fruit tree root stock, Four Winds Growers has an informational resource library found here: htps://www.fourwindsgrowers.com/pages/brochures -guides

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Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

3. A SummerWinds Supplier of fruit tree root stock, Dave Wilson Nursery much useful information on their web site as well as an extensive YouTube library. The website is: https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/ a. YouTube video - How to Prune a Fruit Tree : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyz4hWZscw

b. YouTube video – Backyard Fruit Tree Basics : https://youtu.be/ZV2kr50K7Is

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Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

c. YouTube video – First Summer Pruning : https://youtu.be/cOLwd8MbF9w?si=pus5zf6LX4_RwpI4

d. YouTube video – Winter Fruit Tree Pruning : https://youtu.be/EpU8W-H5xZ4?si=2O_KdUFy1M6sSZM1

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e. YouTube video – Spring Tree Care : https://youtu.be/pMC1rNvA0Dc?si=2e0qT3Za_j-4KKlq

f. University of California – Fruit Trees: Training and Pruning Deciduous Trees , Chuck Ingels , Pamela Geisel, and Carolyn Unru h. An extensive While Paper/PDF on the topic with detailed informa�on: htps://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8057.pdf

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Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

AZ Resources 4. Always check the SummerWinds Website :

a. The SummerWinds web site provides an inspirational blog titled Deciduous Fruits You Can Grow in the Desert , which is an excellent overview for your information and you can share with Customers. The link is here: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/az/plants/edibles/fruits/deciduous/ b. A variety of resources and an overview of the varieties and types of fruit trees,

products in caring for fruit trees, and varieties are found at this link: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/az/plants/trees/fruit/

c. A blog titled Semi-Dwarf vs. Standard Fruit Trees: Which is best for your Garden? Is found at this link: https://www.summerwindsnursery.com/az/inspire/blog/fruit-tree sizes/

5. The University of Arizona | Cooperative Extension College of Agriculture and Life Sciences provides a full in depth 6-page online PDF document outlining specific care for many types of fruit trees titled Training and Pruning Newly Planted Deciduous Fruit Trees , written by Tom DeGómez. The PDF guide is found here: https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1668-2015.pdf 6. The University of Arizona | Cooperative Extension College of Agriculture and Life Sciences provides an online blog outlining specific care for many types of fruit trees titled Pruning for Fruit Production , written by Bill Cook – Program Coordinator, Sr. Horticluture, June 9 th , 2019. The Blog is found here: https://extension.arizona.edu/pruning-fruit-production 7. KTAR NEWS, BY Rosie Romero, Feburary 9 th , 2017 ROMERO, provides a wonderful Blog

titled When and How to Prune in Arizona . The Blog is found here: https://ktar.com/story/1454538/when-how-prune-treesarizona/ 8. Edge of Nowhere Farms provide many resources, blogs and videos specific to Arizona found on the website here: https://www.edgeofnowherefarm.com/

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Fruit Tree Pruning • Associate Resources & References eBook

9. This YouTube video produced by Edge of Nowhere Farm reviews winter pruning in Arizona. The video is an 18- minute of both pruning young trees and pruning stone fruit trees, titled Heavy Pruning Young Fruit Trees | How to Prune Stone Fruit . The video is found here: https://youtu.be/p5Ux3jjQa6k?si=nqI6SF1wOi7AQABR

a. Edge of Nowhere Farm also has additional videos for a variety of types. A sample titled Pruning Plum Trees | Pruning Fruit Trees Without Fear! the YouTube video 14 minutes in length is here: https://youtu.be/3tb6GARV9VA?si=tcOLU7WDwSL4b_l6

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Send us your S ugges�ons! More resources to be added soon! – if you have resources you suggest, please message the instructor in Seeds to Success as you take the course. Any suggestions to enhance this educational program for your specific needs as a SummerWinds Associate are appreciated! Simply click the message bar while taking any course to make suggestions, ask a question, note a correction, or discuss the course with other Associates and the instructor!

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