Fruit Tree Pruning Service
Get in touch to receive a free, no-obligations quote
Regular pruning is the key to healthy and productive fruit trees.
Trees that are never pruned can grow into an unmanageable shape and size, making it difficult to harvest their fruit or even causing branches to snap off. They are more susceptible to diseases due to the reduced light and air circulation around the branches. Neglected fruit trees also become less productive over time as branches become weak and crowded.
We provide a professional and affordable pruning service that prevents and resolves these issues.
If you have any trees that need pruning, email us with a photo (ideally including a wheelie bin for scale) and your location and we will get back to you with a quote. We cover most of the Leeds and Bradford area, including LS1-LS20 and BD1-BD10. We may be able to reach other areas depending on the size of the job, and we might charge an additional travel fee.
Pricing
This is a rough price guide for individual trees based on height. The price may vary depending on the tree’s shape and the amount of congestion. A discount will be applied if you have more than one tree. Email us with a photo to receive a free, no-obligations quote.
Small (up to 3m): £60
Medium (3-5m): £90
Large (5-7m): £120
Wire Cordon Install
Cordons are a great way to grow fruit trees in a small space, or for making use of a sunny wall. We can install a wire cordon system on your fence or wall for £40 for the first meter, and £20 for every meter after that.
Email us to arrange an appointment.
Pruning FAQs
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This depends on the type of fruit tree you have and what kind of pruning it requires. In general, pip fruit trees (apple and pear) should be pruned in the winter, while stone fruit trees (cherry, plum, peach and apricot) are best pruned in the summer. There are a few exceptions to this rule: trained fruit trees such as espaliers and cordons should be pruned in the summer, and young stone fruit trees should be pruned in the spring.
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Older fruit trees can become less productive as they age and their branches become weak and crowded. Cutting out some larger branches in winter can encourage new growth in the spring and summer months and increase the tree’s fruit production for many more years to come. If your tree is very old and approaching the end of its life span, you may also want to consider planting new fruit trees to increase your fruit production.
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Yes! For an additional £20, we will train you while we prune your tree and leave you with a handy pruning guide. This will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to keep your tree in tip top shape after we’ve left.
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We can remove the cuttings for an additional charge depending on the size of the job. Alternatively, we can process the cuttings to fit inside your brown bin or arrange them in a neat and manageable pile in your garden.