When removing entire shoots cut close to the main branch, rather.

First Fresh - Pruning Citrus Trees Page 2 Chunk pruning on older trees allows light into the centre of the tree. In hedgerow plantings, remove a whole scaffold limb on opposite sides of alternate trees. This allows access for pickers into the inside of the tree. The extra light also improves the. A. As a general rule, citrus don’t need pruning but occasionally they do if they are getting too large or are misshapen. Prune if you need to for either a desired shape, to remove any diseased stems, or to improve air circulation.

Remember leaves are the life of the tree, so don’t cut unnecessarily, particularly before the tree has matured. Apr 19, How to Prune pruning orange trees nz Orange Tree First, select an area 6 to 12 inches ( cm.) out from the collar for your first cut.

Saw through one-third of the Make your second cut about 3 inches (8 cm.) further out from the undercut. Cut all the way through the branch this time Lastly, cut the resulting. How to prune: Research your tree variety and the best growing shape for fruit trees i.e. open vase, central leader, trellis, fan, espalier or bush. Prune on a dry day, to limit the spread of fungal spores and diseases. Use sharp secateurs to make clean cuts on an angle, above a bud or branch. Prune lightly rather than excessively.