[Kleftiwallah]

I have what looks like sprouting branch shoots growing from the trained branches of our espalier cherry tree.  I presume it is O.K to trim them back?

Over to you knowledgeables.   Cheers.  Tony.

[3759allen]

i have no experience on the matter as i'm pruning my young trees for the first time.

i have however done a lot of reading and ask plenty of questions on here and i think it is not advisable to espalier stoned fruit, it's usually advised to prune / train to an open centred bush or fan.

here's a link to RHS, i also have a link specifically to fan pruning, let me know if you need it.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/fruit/cherries?type=f