Deciduous fruit trees (apples, pears, stone fruit) are usually pruned in winter — around July in Melbourne — for structure and next year’s crop. Stone fruit often appreciate a lighter summer prune after harvest to keep disease down. For citrus, keep it gentle and time it right. Pruning citrus trees in Melbourne works well after the main fruiting flush or late winter, avoiding hard cuts in extreme heat or frost. If in doubt, we’ll schedule it to suit your variety and the local climate.