Fruit trees have to put up with a lot, whether it's pests, diseases, or even suckers. The first two are self-explanatory, of course—but what are suckers? These straight, thin branches grow vigorously ...

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

My crabapple and witchhazel sprout extra stems at the bottom of their trunks. I prune those stems off, but they just keep growing back. Why? The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems ...

When you see little shoots growing under your trees, you may find it fortunate that the parent tree is providing you with baby trees. Unfortunately, those little shoots may harm and even kill your ...

Suckers are small, thin branches that often appear on the lower portion of a fruit tree. They direct energy away from fruit production, so it's best to cut them back. Use pruning shears to trim the ...