Young plum tree sapling with bright green leaves protected by white tree guard, planted in grassy field with scattered trees in background under blue sky.

We’re often proudly told by new fruit tree owners that their one or two-year old tree has fruit on it. While we appreciate how exciting it is to get a return from a new fruit tree, you could be sacrificing the future shape and structure of your tree by letting it bear fruit too early.

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