When to Prune Guava Tree?

Guava tree pruning should be performed in late winter or early spring. Diseased branches and suckers can be removed at any time of year. Commercial growers also conduct severe “crop cycling” pruning to delay fruiting on individual trees in the following season.

When can you prune guava?

A different type of guava that is a much smaller bush is the strawberry guava or Psidium. When pruning this plant, find any parts of the tree that have been damaged and remove these completely, as well as any dead looking branches. These plants need pruning every four or five years to give a continuous supply of fruit.

What month is the best time to prune fruit trees?

When to Prune Fruit Trees

The best time for pruning fruit trees is at planting and in subsequent years, in early spring before buds break and trees are still dormant. Pruning should be undertaken at planting time where you cut the new stem off 24 to 30 inches (61-76 cm.) from the ground and remove any side shoots.