Winter tasks for backyard deciduous fruit trees

Winter is the dormant period for deciduous fruit trees. It is a perfect time for caring for the trees. Proper care now increases the likelihood for better fruit and fewer problems through spring and summer. Main tasks for this time are: pruning, sanitation, and pest & disease control.

The University of California division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has a free downloadable document “Winter Pest Management in Backyard Deciduous Fruit Trees" to help you plan and complete these tasks.

As an added bonus, the instructions contain many links to related information!