Fruit Tree Pruning Methods

Fruit Tree Pruning Methods

Pruning is not only essential for yield of fruits but also for longand healthy tree life. But obviously following correct pruningmethods is too much important for tree health. A pruning cut isnothing but a wound from which the plat heal itself over a periodof time, but this pruning cut helps to foster growth in the plant,increase lifetime, increase yield of fruits and furthermore keeps itin good shape. Here below we will introduce the advanced fruittree pruning methods as per the modern research output ofarborists.

The Collar Method

Collar method is a type ofnatural target pruning in whichthe branch collar is left on themain tree stem instead ofremoving the whole branch.Branch collar is the base area ofa branch where the tissues ofthe branch and the main treejoin together forming awrinkled surface. Pruning thebranch from this collar is awidely practiced method.

The Branch Bark Ridge

Pruning the branch from deepinside the branch ridge isanother trusted pruningmethod. Every tree branch gotsome internal tissues that keepa close bond with the tissues inthe tree trunk. When cutting thebranch deeper, affecting thesetissues, it is called branch barkridge pruning. Internal tissues ofthe branch form a raised ridgein the tree trunk and in thismethod pruning affects thisportion of the tree.

Remove the Branch Safely

After pruning removing thepruned branch is as important asfollowing the correct pruningmethod. While removing thebranch make sure that it doesnot affect the tree trunk badly.After a well guided cut on thetarget area, remove the branchwithout causing damage toother branches and barks of thetree.

Tools for pruning trade

There is array of modern pruning tools formaking your job easier. There are bothhand pruners and loppers as per yourrequirement. As for blades you can choosebetween anvil styles or bypass stylecutting blades. Bypass style is better forpruning as it makes clean and precise cuts,while anvil style make living tissue suffer inthe process. Hand pruners are typicallyuseful for branches up to ¾ inch diameterwhile for loppers 2 to 3 inch of diameter inbranches is more suitable. For biggerbranches loppers with compound actioncutting can be more useful. There are alsoarrays of different saws for pruning. Fixedblade and folding blade saws are availablewith a choice of razor toothed saw blades.

Bad pruning cuts

Pruning cuts that are causeddue to missing the target areacan make the tree suffer andin many cases can hindergrowth and can even lead todeath of the tree. Ripped andtorn cuts are considered badpruning cuts that make thetree suffer. It is advisable toget the job done byprofessional arborists to avoidsuch damages.

Branch attachment

Considering the attachment ofthe branches in providing thetree, its structural strength isone of the main aspects for agreat pruning. While decidingto prune tree branches makesure that the overall branchattachment and structuralstrength does not suffer. Donot prune the main stem ortop branches.

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