Avoid SILVER LEAF DISEASE when pruning cherry trees with Alan's top tips

The most important rule of thumb for pruning a cherry tree is to avoid pruning it in winter, otherwise it could suffer from silver leaf disease. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/GardenersWorldSubscribe

Alan explains the best time of year to prune a cherry tree to keep it healthy, how often to do it, and the best techniques when pruning. Plus he compares various tools for the job.

For more information on growing and pruning cherry trees, visit the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine website: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to...

00:00 - Why you must prune a cherry tree in summer
00:41 - The equipment you need for pruning a cherry tree
02:32 - Pruning a cherry tree: getting started
03:22 - Why you need to thin the tree from the inside out
04:20 - How should the cherry tree end up looking?

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