Author
DeGomez, TomIssue Date
2015-06Keywords
temperate fruitpruning
training
fruit tree
branch management
central leader
open center
vase shape
peach
nectarine
japanese plum
european plum
apple
apricot
cherry
pear
quince
dwarf
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Training and pruning newly-planted deciduous fruit trees is one of the most important steps in developing trees with a strong framework (scaffold branches). Trees with a good framework of branches can support heavy crops without limb breakage and will help to bring the young tree into production at an early age. Selection and arrangement of these branches determines the type of development and growth in later years. The goal of pruning and training is to balance vegetative and fruiting wood growth.Series/Report no.
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin AZ1668-2015Description
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