When to trim peach trees?

I have a dwarf peach tree (planted one year ago. It is approx. 7 ft. tall, 6 ft. around. I would like to force growth upward ( some branches are hangng down).

When to trim peach trees?
I too am baffled by the desire to grow the tree upward. If the tree is taller than your reach... it isn%26#039;t performing correctly. Normally I recommend cutting those branches back.





Which leads to your question. I disagree with the other answerer%26#039;s, I think that peaches are %26quot;bleeders%26quot;, which means if they are cut too early, that water will leak from the cuts you make. Possibly leading to later damage. I think cutting them after they are done blooming is best. You get better pollination, and perhaps a healthier tree too. Be sure to fertilize the tree in the spring.





If you have poorly placed branches (ones too low) remove them as newer, better placed branches develop.





I hope that this helps


Good luck-
Reply:In the fall or the winter is the best time since they are dormant in temperate climates.





I am not sure why you want a dwarf tree to grow upward if it is already at seven feet high. The idea of a dwarf is that you can pick the fruit without a ladder.





If you want to, then look for vegetative buds that are pointing up and leave those while getting rid of those downward branches.
Reply:At the beginnning of spring when you are sure the sign of frost is gone.
Reply:Best time to trim them is in December or January.



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