I'm from the Philippines, and your videos have been incredibly helpful. From now on, I will follow your scientific approach to pruning our fruit trees. Thank you so much! 👍
I will definitely give upwards pruning a try. I have been pruning by the traditional way for many years, but it is proving unsatisfactory where I live now. Time to give a new method a try.
I use downward pruning even on several types of non-fruiting trees. Dogwood, Leland Cypress. On Lilac, I find that excessive pruning causes buds to pop thru the trunk bark tho.
Hi, generally I've learned to prune both weak and drooping and very strong upright branches. The weak growth being cut off entirely and the vigorous growth reduced in accordance to the vigour so that it branches out and grows somewhat more lateral than very vertical branches. Your method does seem sensible to me, but I would like to make sure I understood you correctly. One of my main goals of pruning is to maintain tree height at a manageable level. You let the vigorous branch grow, droop, and then cut it where the next vertical branch grows from it, right? So that in principal you form a series of stacked arches that move outward from the center of the tree. I will think about this and in what way I could apply it to trees that are able to grow unprotected in my climate. Those do grow quite differently from your examples, since we can only cultivate cold hardy, deciduous fruit trees. I have noticed that evergreen subtropical trees do grow quite differently and will definitely keep your experience and advice in mind for those. Thanks for sharing, cheers from Germany.
I’m curious about this too; he seemed to say that the upward branches will all eventually droop and become lower branches that we will then cut off - I just wonder what strategy to use if those taller branches don’t droop and become lower branches. I saw him tie a weight to one branch in the video, so maybe that is the idea strategy.
this is surprising. I was always told to prune the branches that are growing downwards, so i thought it was common sense everywhere. but i guess people from other countries have different methods
I am learning a great deal from your material. I noticed you show pruning avocado that are located in a greenhouse. What are some of the ways to pollinate avocados that are in growing in a greenhouse?
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This was a very interesting and educated observation although not necessary a "scientific" one. Per the first image in question, both A and B branches could've been pruned off if neither get enough sun exposure; otherwise, they could be left alone. An isolated 2D scenario should not be used to determine pruning appropriateness because it simply did not provide enough information. As for watersprouts, I think you didn't observe any "watersprout" response because you pruned the lead branch off, thus, its next lateral node/branch be came the new lead and "absorb" (but not diminish) the "growth" response. This phoneme should occur regardless if that lateral node was pointing upward, downward or side-ward. There's a lot more I could say but I'll stop here... Albeit, gambatte~
It's only effective for the fruit tree,not bonsai.Actually it's the opposite.For the fruit tree focus on the soil anything other the plant can grow, maintain by it's own.
I dont understand sir...so we need to prune upward then we need to string the tree branch to the ground is it????because if not its hard for people to harvest
Thank you for your comment. In the case of mangoes, the branches are guided with string. However, the branches that normally point upwards will begin to droop due to the weight of the fruit once it has grown.
Excelente explicación
I'm from the Philippines, and your videos have been incredibly helpful. From now on, I will follow your scientific approach to pruning our fruit trees. Thank you so much! 👍
Thank you.
Your videos are just concentrated knowledge! No filler content or drama.
Thank you.
Nice video! Do you have video and tips for pruning persimmon? When and how?
Thank you. Your scientific explanation is very helpful.
Thank you.
I will definitely give upwards pruning a try. I have been pruning by the traditional way for many years, but it is proving unsatisfactory where I live now. Time to give a new method a try.
I wish we had tropical fruit here
Bro I can perfectly understand your english, you dont need subtitles
They still help people who are not native English speakers.
Or people with hearing problems
how to make fruit tree heigh small but their fruit production is not effected?
I use downward pruning even on several types of non-fruiting trees. Dogwood, Leland Cypress. On Lilac, I find that excessive pruning causes buds to pop thru the trunk bark tho.
Thankyou so much! Im a hobbyist yuzu grower in the netherlands and apreciate your insights ! Youve got a new sub :)
this is very informative. thanks!
Keep sharing
Very useful information. Thank you!
Hi, generally I've learned to prune both weak and drooping and very strong upright branches. The weak growth being cut off entirely and the vigorous growth reduced in accordance to the vigour so that it branches out and grows somewhat more lateral than very vertical branches. Your method does seem sensible to me, but I would like to make sure I understood you correctly. One of my main goals of pruning is to maintain tree height at a manageable level. You let the vigorous branch grow, droop, and then cut it where the next vertical branch grows from it, right? So that in principal you form a series of stacked arches that move outward from the center of the tree. I will think about this and in what way I could apply it to trees that are able to grow unprotected in my climate. Those do grow quite differently from your examples, since we can only cultivate cold hardy, deciduous fruit trees. I have noticed that evergreen subtropical trees do grow quite differently and will definitely keep your experience and advice in mind for those. Thanks for sharing, cheers from Germany.
Love the videos as always! Very helpful! I would love to see you showing how to prune a very young tree like let’s say 2 year old mango tree.
is it possible to hard prune old trees to a desirable height? and apply upward pruning method moving forward?
thank you for the information
How do you control tree height? Avocados can get up to 20m if not controlled
I’m curious about this too; he seemed to say that the upward branches will all eventually droop and become lower branches that we will then cut off - I just wonder what strategy to use if those taller branches don’t droop and become lower branches. I saw him tie a weight to one branch in the video, so maybe that is the idea strategy.
That's what I'm wondering, too. A lot of this video makes sense, but I also need to be able to reach the fruit!
@@mrdeanvincent I planted a bunch of really cheap fruit trees to practice on, and maybe I’ll figure it out and then buy some nicer trees later ^.^
hey do u hv a book for pruning that u recommend?
this is surprising. I was always told to prune the branches that are growing downwards, so i thought it was common sense everywhere.
but i guess people from other countries have different methods
Thank you for the video. When should I prune? Is there a time rage?
Great videos
Thanks!
I am learning a great deal from your material. I noticed you show pruning avocado that are located in a greenhouse. What are some of the ways to pollinate avocados that are in growing in a greenhouse?
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This was a very interesting and educated observation although not necessary a "scientific" one. Per the first image in question, both A and B branches could've been pruned off if neither get enough sun exposure; otherwise, they could be left alone. An isolated 2D scenario should not be used to determine pruning appropriateness because it simply did not provide enough information. As for watersprouts, I think you didn't observe any "watersprout" response because you pruned the lead branch off, thus, its next lateral node/branch be came the new lead and "absorb" (but not diminish) the "growth" response. This phoneme should occur regardless if that lateral node was pointing upward, downward or side-ward. There's a lot more I could say but I'll stop here... Albeit, gambatte~
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
i'm down with that, oops , sorry no I'm up for that
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It's only effective for the fruit tree,not bonsai.Actually it's the opposite.For the fruit tree focus on the soil anything other the plant can grow, maintain by it's own.
I dont understand sir...so we need to prune upward then we need to string the tree branch to the ground is it????because if not its hard for people to harvest
Thank you for your comment. In the case of mangoes, the branches are guided with string. However, the branches that normally point upwards will begin to droop due to the weight of the fruit once it has grown.