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Pruning

Sat, 10/04/2008 - 18:39 — will.ballantyne
  1. Cut out broken, dead, or diseased branches.
  2. Where branches closely parallel or overhang each other, remove the least desirable.
  3. Prune on the horizontal plane
  4. Thin to permit thorough spraying and the entrance of sunlight and air.
  5. Cut the leader branches back moderately to a well-developed horizontal lateral.
  6. Prune the lower branches.
  7. Make close, clean cuts.
  8. Prune moderately.
  9. Prune regularly.
  10. Prune that part of the tree where more growth is required.