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The first step of fruit tree care is proper fertilization. Fruit trees need to be fertilized each spring to ensure a season of full, healthy growth. Trees should not, however, be fertilized the year of planting. The main nutrient needed by fruit trees to grow properly is nitrogen. Nitrogen can be found both organically or in chemical form. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring at the time of the first irrigation.

The second part of fruit tree care is proper irrigation. Irrigation is essential to producing a full crop of healthy fruit. The most effective way to properly irrigate a fruit tree is to dig a basin around the drip line of the tree and fill it with a garden hose. The soil should be well draining enough that the water should fully drain into the soil within a few minutes. The crown, or graft location, of the tree should not come into contact with the water at any time.

Fruit tree care also takes place in the winter. At this time, the tree needs to be pruned. Cutting off branches that do not fit the particular shape chosen for the tree should be done only during the dormant period. This will encourage new growth to appear during the growing season. Pruning fruit trees during the growing season has a hindering effect on the growth process. More information about fruit tree care can be found in any local garden center or nursery.