Fruit Tree Pruning Services in Gauteng

Rent a Gardener (Pty) LTD, incorporating Rent a Domestic™ provides expert fruit tree pruning services for residential and commercial properties in Randburg, Sandton, Roodepoort, Midrand & Johannesburg (JHB).

Healthy, well-pruned fruit trees produce better quality fruit, higher yields, and maintain a strong structure year after year. Our trained garden specialists ensure your trees are pruned correctly to support vigorous growth and long-term tree health.

Why Fruit Tree Pruning Is Important

Pruning your fruit trees is essential for healthy growth and abundant harvests. Think of it as a seasonal haircut to keep trees healthy and productive.

Benefits of fruit tree pruning:

Removes dead, damaged & diseased wood
Improves sunlight and air circulation
Encourages new growth and stronger fruit production
Helps prevent pests, fungus & disease
Shapes the tree for long-term structure and easier picking

When to Prune Fruit Trees in Gauteng

Best time to prune: June – July (winter dormant season)
This is when deciduous fruit trees rest, allowing better healing and stronger regrowth.

Tools & Materials We Use

We arrive fully equipped with:

Sharp pruning secateurs & loppers
Bow saw
Gloves & disinfectant
Steriseal wound treatment
Organic fertiliser (Talborne 2:3:2 or 6:3:4)

We also clean tools between cuts to prevent disease spread.

Our Professional Pruning Method

We follow the 4D Pruning System:

The 4 D’s	Purpose
Dead Wood	Removes old, dry branches for new growth
Diseased Wood	Prevents spread of infection & pests
Damaged Wood	Repairs storm, animal or break damage
Diagonal Wood	Removes crossing or inward-growing branches

Fruit Tree Pruning Techniques We Use

Central Leader Pruning

Best for apple, pear & pecan trees that grow upright.
We develop one strong central trunk with balanced side branches—producing a pyramid or Christmas-tree shape for optimal sunlight exposure.

V-Shape (Vase) Pruning

Ideal for peach, nectarine & plum trees and other stone fruit.
We open up the centre of the tree, allowing even sunlight and airflow for bigger, healthier fruit.

Pricing – Fruit Tree Pruning

Service	Price
Up to 5 fruit trees	From R1,275
Each additional tree	R255 per tree

Service includes: pruning, sealing cuts, disease-preventative spraying, and fertilising each tree.
Approx. up to 7 hours onsite with a half-equipped team (labour & tools).