Creating branches
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Some trees such as goldenraintree, jacaranda, pistacia, and others require regular topping in the nursery to create a quality tree. Sometimes trees need to be topped or headed twice or three times a year.
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topped to the ground |
2
train to one leader |
3
no branches |
4
good branches |
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5
heading |
6
resulting branching |
7
heading protocol |
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branches from heading |
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9
encouraging branches to develop |
10
bud pruning |
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