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Garden maintenance is a lot of work and should be done on a regular basis. Tree pruning is an integral part of it. Its purpose is to form a new crown by removing old or dry branches, cutting off interfering branches. Thus, it is possible not only to achieve an excellent decorative effect, but also to solve a number of important practical problems.
General Rules for Pruning Branches
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Pruning of apical shoots. Removal of "crow's feet".
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Removing crossing branches so that they do not interfere with each other's growth.
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Pruning lower branches at each fork.
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Elimination of branches growing towards the trunk of a tree and looking down.
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Removal of top branches that grow between the trunk and a full-fledged branch.
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Thinning out thickening branches that have grown too close together
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Elimination of shoots from the roots. They are at the base of the tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do you need regular pruning of trees?
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To obtain a strong tree skeleton that provides high yields, and protection from snow, and strong gusty winds.
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For regular yields throughout the canopy.
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To improve plant health and immunity.
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For comfortable fruit picking and further care.
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To give an aesthetic appearance to the crown.
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What happens to a tree if yearly pruning is avoided?
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Over time, a rapidly growing crown will begin to thicken regularly with extra shoots.
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In the absence of proper penetration of light into the crown, the branches will die off, which contributes to the reproduction of pests and infection.
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Shading of overgrown trees contributes to strong elongation and fruiting in the upper part of the crown.
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As a result, fruiting is shifted to the periphery of the crown.
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What are the forms of crowns and what does the tiered form look like?
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The main shoot in the center of the crown.
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From 3-4 skeletal branches the lower tier is formed.
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A single branch should be located above 0.6-0.8 m from the lower tier.
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At a distance of 0.3-0.4 m between the branches of the lower tier, the remaining single branches are placed.