Fruit Tree Pruning and Planting

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We train and prune all types and varieties of fruit trees, berries, and grape vines.

Our Fruit Tree Services

  • Fruit Tree Pruning

    Fruit Tree Pruning

    A clean-cut removal of all dead, diseased​, crossing and broken branches, as well as side-shoots to maintain tree form and structure

    ​Pruning of the tree canopy, increasing air flow and decreasing disease potential

    Harvesting of all ripened fruit catered right to your door and removal of inedible fruit

    ​Clean up around serviced trees and disposal of green waste

    ​Diagnosis of any disease and application of treatment

    Benefits of Proper Pruning

    Proper pruning decreases possibility of diseases entering through unhealed pruning cuts

    Stimulates vigorous new growth

    Helps to control the size and shape ​of the tree

    Improves the quality and size of ​the fruit.

  • A young tree growing in a garden with a wooden fence and metal wire trellis background, sunlight casting shadows on the ground.

    Fruit Tree Planting

    Delivery and specialized planting of your favorite fruit trees and/or berry bushes

    Organic soil amendments are incorporated into each tree planting

    Necessary drip irrigation setup for each tree

    Tree planting and maintenance tips provided with service

    Benefits of Proper Fruit Tree Planting

    Proper tree planting results in shorter plant-to-yield times.

    Assistance with tree placement will help to capture the greatest sunlight and allow the tree to reach optimal budding and fruiting in the spring

    Proper irrigation setup around tree leads to healthier established roots

    Nutrient-rich organic soil amendments help create favorable growing conditions

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Newly planted, budding fruit tree
peach tree maturing
Peach tree with ripe peaches hanging among green leaves in a garden.

  • “Yard To Fork is amazing! They took our terribly overgrown orange tree and trimmed her up so beautifully. They also took the time to harvest and separate the good oranges from the yucky ones. We couldn't be more pleased!”

    Stephanie

    Citrus Heights, CA

  • “Yard To Fork trimmed our citrus trees. It was a big job as they had not been professionally trimmed in 16 years. They really did a great job! I highly recommend Jason and his team of Urban Farmers to anyone!”

    Debbie

    Roseville, CA

FAQs

  • We will gladly plant and prune any fruit tree, shrub, or vine. Apple, Apricot, Asian Pear, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Blood Orange, Blueberry, Boysenberry, Cherry, Currant, Elderberry, Fig, Goji Berry, Table and Wine Grapes, Grapefruit, Guava, Jujube, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Loquat, Marionberry, Mulberry, Nectarine, Olive, Orange, Passionfruit, Peach, Pear, Persimmon, Plum, Pluot, Pomegranate, Quince, Raspberry, Tangerine, and much, much more!

  • The ideal planting window is fall through early spring, when trees are dormant and temperatures are cooler, giving roots time to establish before summer heat. With the Yard to Fork Nursery, we make sure the trees (and plants) we provide are planted for success, regardless of the time of year. Check out our Plant Guarantee!

  • Absolutely. We assess sunlight, soil, watering access, space, and chill hours. We’ll also help determine the right varieties to thrive in your yard based on the qualities and uses you desire for the kitchen.

  • Generally, a late winter or early spring pruning prior to new season growth is ideal to shape the tree and encourage new growth, while a late summer or early fall pruning helps control size and boost fruit quality. We can advise based on tree type and goals.

  • In most cases, yes! We specialize in rehabilitating overgrown or poorly pruned fruit trees with a multi-season pruning plan to bring them back to health and productivity.