Correct spacing when thinning fruit

Central Sierra: Pruning & Care of Fruit Trees in the Summer | El Dorado County

Date & Time

August 1, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

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Venue

Sherwood Demonstration Garden

6699 Campus Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
United States

This is an in-person event

Registration is requested, but not required. Please register. 

Parking at the garden is $2. Please pay at any kiosk. 

We have plenty of space but a shortage of chairs. Please bring a chair, if it isn't difficult for you to do so. 

 

About the Event

Learn the correct way to prune fruit trees  

Come out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees, and more.  In this informative class for beginners as well as intermediate learners, different pruning techniques will be demonstrated along with general fruit tree care of pome, stone, persimmon, and citrus trees. 

Event Contacts

UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County

mgeldorado@ucanr.edu
5306215512