It's also important to have a pruning saw to cut off larger branches. A bush tree is the most common form of fruit tree, with an open arrangement of branches growing from a short trunk.

3. Fruit trees Fruit trees require annual pruning to manage their size and maintain their health. Without this they can become overly tall and unwieldy, complicating harvesting and care.

The term prune d’Agen refers to the region where the prunes are grown (Agen), whereas ‘Prunes d’Agen’ are widely grown and mainly imported from California. Carlsbad plums are large prunes ...