Pruning a neglected fruit tree can be intimidating. It’s easy to go overboard & chop branches back too hard. This can lead to more issues like sunburnt bark, excessive new growth & disease. This was the first time we’ve pruned these trees after purchasing our property. Many were in need of some serious TLC! We spent quite a lot of time observing the growth of this double grafted plum tree before getting started. Taking a mindful approach is important. It helps you to create a pruning plan to opt