Minor Pruning of Plum Tree
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How to prune overgrown fruit trees WAY BACK!
What happens here
Examine the plum tree to identify branches that need minor pruning. The plum tree has excessive growth in the center, crossing branches, and some areas that won't receive adequate sunlight. The presenter explains the difference between full-size and dwarf fruit trees based on where the graft is buried. For this plum tree, which is a dwarf type due to its graft placement, the goal is to promote maximum high-quality fruit production by strategically removing certain branches. This involves using the Kebtek electronic pruner to remove branches that are crowding the center, crossing over others, or are simply not going to be productive.
Goal: Improve fruit production and manage the size of the plum tree through minor pruning.
Tools and materials
- Kebtek Electronic Pruner Kebtek — Cutting smaller branches on the plum tree