--- title: Caring for Fruit Trees in Winter Weather description: Caring for Fruit Trees in Winter Weather image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773278745-jpg/blog-files/3103920450_5ffc4690d0-300x199.jpg --- # Caring for Fruit Trees in Winter Weather Jan 30, 2013 8:09:07 AM [![winter tree care Kansas City](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773278745-jpg/blog-files/3103920450_5ffc4690d0-300x199.jpg?width=300&height=199&name=3103920450_5ffc4690d0-300x199.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773278745-jpg/blog-files/3103920450_5ffc4690d0-300x199.jpg) Image via stock.xchng Fruit trees are a wonderfully rewarding asset to any property. Not only do they add aesthetic value, but a healthy fruit tree can also provide you with quantities of delicious, fresh fruit. In order to keep your fruit trees healthy this season, you shouldn't ignore them over the winter. In fact, winter is the best time to [prune your fruit trees](http://www.care2.com/greenliving/winter-pruning-keeping-your-fruit-trees-healthy.html) to prepare for warmer weather while the trees are in a dormant state. Pruning is a major part of preparing your fruit trees to survive the best that they can until the weather finally warms up. In addition to equipment like a good pair of pruning gloves, pruning requires a good amount of know-how and finesse, as well as an overall plan to “shape” you trees a certain way so they will withstand bad weather and thrive during the warmer part of the year. **You can prune your own trees, or you can leave it to professional tree care experts. The tree care specialists at [Cartwright Tree Care](http://cartwrighttree.com/contact.php) will expertly prepare your trees for surviving the rest of the Kansas City winter.** [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare) ##### Like it? Share it: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/caring-for-fruit-trees-in-winter-weather) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/caring-for-fruit-trees-in-winter-weather) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/caring-for-fruit-trees-in-winter-weather) ### You may also like [Keep Calm And Golf On - Chamber2 Golf Classic ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/keep-calm-and-golf-on-chamber2-golf-classic) ##### [Keep Calm And Golf On - Chamber2 Golf Classic](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/keep-calm-and-golf-on-chamber2-golf-classic) 15 July, 2021 Come on a journey with us as we take you through our day volunteer for the Chamber2 Golf Classic. The South Kansas City ... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/keep-calm-and-golf-on-chamber2-golf-classic) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/keep-calm-and-golf-on-chamber2-golf-classic) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/keep-calm-and-golf-on-chamber2-golf-classic) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/keep-calm-and-golf-on-chamber2-golf-classic) [Priority Given to Hazardous Tree Calls ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/priority-given-to-hazardous-tree-calls) ##### [Priority Given to Hazardous Tree Calls](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/priority-given-to-hazardous-tree-calls) 13 November, 2025 Responding Fast When Safety Comes First When a tree becomes a hazard, every minute matters. [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/priority-given-to-hazardous-tree-calls) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/priority-given-to-hazardous-tree-calls) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/priority-given-to-hazardous-tree-calls) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/priority-given-to-hazardous-tree-calls) [7 Ways on How to Prepare for Spring Tree Care in Kansas City ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/7-ways-on-how-to-prepare-for-spring-tree-care-in-kansas-city) ##### [7 Ways on How to Prepare for Spring Tree Care in Kansas City](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/7-ways-on-how-to-prepare-for-spring-tree-care-in-kansas-city) 19 March, 2018 [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/7-ways-on-how-to-prepare-for-spring-tree-care-in-kansas-city) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/7-ways-on-how-to-prepare-for-spring-tree-care-in-kansas-city) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/7-ways-on-how-to-prepare-for-spring-tree-care-in-kansas-city) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/7-ways-on-how-to-prepare-for-spring-tree-care-in-kansas-city)