Pruning a low trunk fork and when
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Initial Trunk Pruning-Is 1' thick a risk?
Comments (13)Thanks Harvestman and others. I left out another vital piece of info, since you seem to be repeating it ;-) I would never leave any of the branches as-is -- if they can't be flexed easily (too woody already), the only way I'd keep them for long-term is either: 1 can be a central leader or the others would be "stub cut" to outward bud (which I've only done on apples, pears and peaches last year and the new branch grew perfectly right angle). Even if I kept one as central leader, the plan would be to cut it back leaving at most 18" then train a new one for next season. In either case (flexible or not), I can also select some for removal next year, just keeping them for the first leaf to help with first year establishment. In that case, I would not summer prune said branches for removal, let them do their thing and then but cut them off next dormant season after the energy was back into the roots. This is sort of a compilation of things I've learned from you folks and the pruning books I've studied about behavior. I'm finally understanding you're saying your experience with Cherry and Jap Plum may be more limited than the other fruits (esp apple and pear), the books make it sound like a fruit tree is a fruit tree, they all act the same. As long as you understand the science of what the tree will/is doing, you can't go wrong. Am I making sense? Now I just have to decide which way to go... I still may just chop it right off at 15"....See MorePruning fig without central trunk
Comments (12)As pitangadiego mentioned, it depends on what shape you want your fig in. If you want more of a classic tree shape, pick on central leader and prune the others off. However, the fig will be harder to winterize if it gets too big. If you'd prefer a bush type, I'd pick 3-4 main branches and remove the others. This keeps them away from each other and the open portion of the tree open to promote air flow. You can have more or less branches as you wish. Figs produce their main crop on new growth, so pruning while dormant shouldn't reduce your fig crop. Late season, if it looks like the crop will not ripen in time, prune away the smallest figs, allowing the tree to put its energy into the remaining fruit. People will also tip prune. After a branch has put out 5 or so leaves, prune away the lead tip. This will promote branching but also fruiting is the theory. Can't say I had much luck with it this year, but I'll probably try again. You may also want to invest in an early season variety, like Chicago Hardy....See Morecorn plant trunk pruning
Comments (4)mgates, the stalk that is sprouting near the base indicates that the upper part is dead. The lower part may still be alive. Here is how you may be able to tell. Starting near the top, nick the bark with a sharply pointed knife. If the tissue below is green the stalk is alive and may be able to produce new shoots. If the bark separates easily and the underlying tissue is brown,then the stalk is dead and will not produce any new growth, no matter what you do. Continue to nick the bark downwards until you see green. From that point down the stalk is alive. My suggestion would be to saw off the dead upper portion just above those new shoots. If you can stand the sight of them that low in the container, let them grow. If not, twist the whole stalk clockwise/counterclockwise repeatedly until you snap the (few) roots that anchor it. Remove the whole stalk and carefully slice it up (I use a sharp folding pruning saw...gently) to obtain a disc with one (or two) of those young shoots attached. Set them in a medium that will promote rooting and give them the conditions (moisture control!) to promote rooting. I have found perlite, just barely damp, and a bright shaded location (under an oak tree in the backyard) works very well. After rooting has taken place, lift the plant with as much perlite as possible and place all in a prepared hole in regular potting soil in a suitably sized container. Continue to manage the watering skillfully. My success rate is about 70%....See MoreSchefflera hitting ceiling-where (how low) to make pruning cuts
Comments (1)Without photos it’s hard to say. Please post some photos of the plant and we can better assist....See Morebossyvossy
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