This nectarine has been in ground for 1 full year. I pruned it before bud break ~ a month ago by 1/3 of last year’s growth. Now it’s about 6 ft tall. Is it too late to cut back by 5-6 inches where my red lines are or is it OK? On the left side below the cut, I like that that branch is going outward. On the right side below the cut, there is an outward bud.
That should be absolutely fine.
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Not too late. Many folks prune peaches and nectarines in full bloom. My nectarines tend to be very vigorous, and i wait until they are leafing out. Pruning before shuck split will make your first brown rot and curculio spray easier.
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It’s perfectly fine. You can prune throughout the year
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