Winter Pruning of Apples and Pears

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17
Nov

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

Address

Wisley Lane, Woking

Venue

RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science

Booking

SOLD OUT

  • Other Prices

    £35

  • Places

    15 total

  • Sold out

Overview

  • Course running time

    Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10.30am–12.30pm or 2pm–4pm

  • Skill level

    Upskiller

  • Subject

    Course

  • Topic

    Horticulture

Join RHS Garden Wisley’s Fruit Team for a demonstration and explanation of how to prune various tree forms in winter for maximum fruit production, aesthetics and space constraints. Winter is the time of year when many types of tree fruit, including apples and pears, receive their main prune of the year. Winter pruning of apples and pears will cover formative pruning and pruning of established and neglected apple and pear trees.

This course will take place entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather. 

Tutor: RHS Team - Jim Arbury  

Location: Hilltop Learning Studios

Catering:  Tea and coffee on arrival. You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch or visit one of Wisley’s cafes to purchase food/refreshments. 

To Bring with You:  
  • Suitable clothing and footwear for the weather 
  • Your booking reference number 
  • A pen/pencil and notebook for notes 
  • All tools and materials will be provided 
Skill Level: Upskiller – I have mastered the basics of gardening and would like to build my horticultural knowledge and skills.

Additional info

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