Pruning Fruit Trees and Berry Canes

February is the perfect month for pruning fruit trees and berry canes. Travis County Master Gardeners Reed Burnam, Joe Posern, and Sheryl Williams will be conducting a hands-on workshop on how to prune peaches, plums, pomegranates, figs, persimmons, loquats, and blackberries. Please join us February 15, 2020 from 10am to 1pm.

The workshop is held outdoors at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center Community Garden, 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753. Space is limited, please reserve your spot here.

The Gus Garcia Community Garden features vegetable beds and fruit. It is a great example of what can be grown in your backyard or neighborhood. The trees and berries planted in the garden were selected from recommended varieties for Travis County.

Here’s What to Bring for Pruning Fruit Trees and Canes

You will need to bring your own tools and dress appropriately. The workshop will occur rain or shine.

• Hat
• Long sleeved shirt
• Gloves
• Coat/rain gear if needed
• Rubber boots or closed toe shoes
• Sunscreen if needed
• Water
• Hand pruners, loppers, and pruning saws that have been cleaned and disinfected with 70% isopropyl alcohol and are labeled with your name. Bring them all if you have them.

Liability Waiver Required

The Austin Parks Foundation requires each participant to sign their liability waiver form. You can download the form here. Please bring a signed copy with you.

Space is Limited, Reserve Your Spot Here

Resources to Read Up On

Here is a list of resources you can review prior to the class. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert gardening advice to help you achieve success.

• Peaches (training and pruning begins on page 8)
• Plums
• Pomegranates
• Figs
• Persimmons
• Loquats
• Blackberries

Please allow time to stack brush at the conclusion of the workshop.

Questions? Please contact Sheryl Williams, 512-854-9600 or sheryl.williams@ag.tamu.edu

You can find other great gardening resources on Our Favorite Gardening Resources for Austin and Travis County page.