Overview of 3 to 5 year protocol
(Click on photographs for more information-suggest starting with 1)
A program that prunes roots and tops is required to produce a consistant shade tree crop. Quality trees are produced only when these programs are put into place and maintained. Regular evaluation and modification is needed to keep abreast of new technologies and knowledge.
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1
root pruning |
2
in field and containers |
3
top pruning strategy |
4
year 1-2 |
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5
year 2-3 |
6
year 3-4 |
7
year 4-5 |
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trunk form |
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9
bends and bows |
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pruning time |
11
leader pruning |
12
budding |
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13
seedling stock |
14
bud union |
15
bud grows |
16
one year later |
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17
finished crop |
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