How I Summer Prune Persimmons to DOUBLE Fruit Production

In this video, I show exactly how I summer prune my 2U-trained persimmon tree to unlock its maximum fruiting potential for the following season. Persimmon trees produce fruit on new, most recent growth, not old wood. If you allow unchecked vertical growth, the tree wastes energy and produces fewer fruiting sites. 🔪 What I do: • Cut recent spring / early summer growth by approximately 50% • Focus on removing strong vertical shoots • Encourage multiple lateral branches • Redirect energy into fruit-bearing wood This summer pruning technique: ✅ Creates more fruiting spurs ✅ Improves light penetration ✅ Strengthens branch structure ✅ Keeps the tree compact and productive ✅ Maximises fruit numbers next season This method works exceptionally well in warm climates like Sydney and coastal Australia, especially for home food forests. ⸻ 🌳 What You’ll Learn in This Video • When to summer prune persimmon trees • Why persimmons fruit on new wood • How cutting back growth increases lateral branching • The difference between vertical vs horizontal growth • Why 2U training is ideal for backyard growers • How to avoid over-vigorous growth with simple cuts ⸻ ⏱ Best Time to Summer Prune • Late spring to mid-summer • After strong vegetative growth has hardened slightly • Avoid pruning during extreme heatwaves #summerpruningpersimmon #persimmonpruning #foodforest #foodforest #backyardorchard #urbangardening #organicfruit #homegrownfruit #fruittreetraining