Prunning drawf cherry trees

[Sunray]

With the end of summer soon approaching, I know or it appears that my 1 year old drawf cherry trees should be pruned. I have no idea on which branches to cut. I have 2 trees which are not of the weeping type. They are bing full drawf trees. Both stand about 4' tall and I would like to have they grow outward rather then up. I will describe the trees as best as possible.

Tree #1: Approx. 4' heigh, 2 lateral branches 1 on the left and 1 on the right. It forms a "Y" at the top with 2 branches. The 2 upper branches are approx. 24" long and the lateral branches are about the same length.

Tree #2: Has a lot more branches there is 4 branches in which 3 come from the every top of the tree and 1 comes from about 1" down from the top. These branches are about 2'6" in length. There is 7 total lateral branches 3 of which are about 1'6" long and the other 4 are small 6" or smaller.

I hope I explained the trees to a manner in which someone can write back and explain, in layman terms how to prune these trees. If needed I can take a picture of the trees and send it to who ever may need it. I am located in San Jose CA.

[Sunray]

I hope someone will write back soon. I sure could use someones help with this pruning question.

[pruninggal]

Hi Sunray,

So, you want to shape your trees so they grow up in the shape you desire right? Usually cherries are pruned when they are dormant - ie. in the winter/early spring. Why don't you send along a picture to me so I can give you some advice to post back here. (email is in my profile)

Thanks,
Pruninggal

[Sunray]

Thank you for writting. I send you 4 pictures of the 1 year old cherry trees in my back yard.