Thank you, this video is exactly the information I was looking. My mango seedling is almost 2 months old and I wanted to know when and how to make the first pruning.
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Thank you for your video. I recently started planting mango seeds. After 3 weeks it grows for about 3 inches and im so happy and excited. Ill going to keep in touch with you brother after a year when it times for prunning.thanks
Amazing work.... I have a mango tree that didn't prune from the begining and now it is nearly 3 years old and nearly 6ft high and new stems came around 5ft from the ground. Could you please tell any tips/ guide to prone it now? If we cat the tree stem at the bottom, can the tree survive without leaves?
I think, it has not produced flowers/fruits so far. Then, you can prune all the branches above a node (leaf joint) by one third their lengths. New branches will grow on each of them in the growing season.
Thank you very much for such a clear helpful video. We have few mango trees of all different ages. This is just the information I was looking for. Your trees and garden look beautiful
Dear Sirs, Your video of pruning a young mango tree is very interesting and educative. Thanks for the same. I have purchased yesterday 5 mango plants of different varieties, namely alphonso, kesar, badami, totapuri are grafted trees and there is one more which is from seed. These trees are about 1 to 1&1/2 years old and some have grown to about 5 feet with branches. The question is can I effect a cut on these grafted trees same like you have shown in the video above so that I can have 2 branches system like in yours ? Will there be any effect on the grafted portion of the main stem ? I want to finally pot them in big pots 24"x24". Will they grow same like yours ? Also I have other grafted fruit trees about a year old like pomegranate, guava, chickoo, sweet lime. Can I do the same way of pruning like above and have the same branching system to these trees or is there a different method ?? Kindly advise, Regards, Sharad
Thanks ! Will I get the double branch if I cut the main stem above a node and above the graft say at about 1 feet height of the plant ( some plants are about 5 feet height) Sorry I am asking because I will be losing all the top branches with very few leaves below and I want to be 100% sure to get it right first up ! Also for the other fruit plants I will be adopt the same technique! Regards, Sharad
Thanks for the information I seriously appreciate it. I am about to plant a few trees at my grandmas house on the westside of Oahu. Do you have any advice for mango tree roots? I don't want to keep the roots in as much as possible. Is there a way to do this?
Thanks for your comments. Mangoes have a taproot, going around 25 feet deep in soil, but it branches out closer to the surface in order to moisture from the upper layers of soil. These roots can extend to 25 feet from the tree, penetrating the buildings, pipes and other structures, so always plant away from building walls. I am doing an experiment, in which I am keeping the tree in a large pot for 4-5 years, that will make the roots pot bound. I will then plant this tree in soil, and hopefully its roots will not extend that much because they are bound in a small place. However, this will affect the growth of the tree.
@@GardenTricks Thanks for the answer. So then what is. your suggestion then to plant a mango tree near a house to provide shade and fruit but to not have roots messing with my house? Should I try the pot thing like you? That's the only thing I Could think of.
You may try to grow it in pot if you do not have enough space. When you see the roots coming out of the pot, transplant the plant into bigger size. I do not recommend to plant the mango tree, even initially potted one, very near to house - keep it more than 15 feet. If you do not have that much space, then keep it growing in the pot, only thing you have to change the soil/pot every 3-4 years, but the tree will grow fruits. The tree size and number of fruits will be reduced.
Hi, I have a mango tree which is growing very close to my house, I think my son had thrown mango seed there, and now only we noticed the same. This plant is very healthy one and growing well. This is a matter of worry for me now, we have no other options other than destroying the tree, since this tree will damage the basement and wall of our house. Please advise whether we can prune the same, and let it grow in the same place
Move the tree from the house, at ;east 15 feet away, otherwise it will damage the wall and foundation. The tree is still young so you will be relocate it.
@@GardenTricks i planted this from a mango seed. And it grew pretty well. I pruned it as directed by one of the RUclips videos. Is there a way to send a picture?
@Garden, Places, Health Yes testing by cutting a single branch, to see if it produces more than one branch seems like a good idea! Thank you Sir. Pete :")
Depends on many factors, but may be 12-15 ft in 15 years as compared to more than 30 ft, if not pruned. The main advantage of pruning is to increase the number of branches to get more fruits at the flowers grow only on the tips of branches, so more branches means more fruits and also to make the tree denser at lower height.
Thank you fo this informative video. I have a two years old mango tree that I prune in late December, instead of getting 2-4 branches I got 7. Should I keep them all?.also every 2-3 weeks there is a growth flush and buds are formed. Should I prune when the plat is dormant in between these weeks as the branches are getting long or should I wait till autumn ( lose of preciase growth)? And finally when should I expect it to bare mango, please keep in mind Im living in Dubai.
It is good that your mango tree is growing well. You can keep all the 7 branches, or cut the one which is going inwards to clear for air circulation. Cut the branches again whenever they grow to 10-12 inches. The fruiting depends on the type of seed, the poly embryonic type will fruit in less than 5 years.
i pruned from 12 inches down to 6 inches about two weeks ago, but realised too late that there were no visible nodes on the bottom 6 inches. stupid mistake. the tree is still alive and green, but there are no leaves or branches, only a 6 inch stalk - will new nodes grow from this stalk? or is my tree a lost cause?
Hi! Thank you for the tips! I need your advice: I have 2 mango plants in pots and they are 6 months (about 20 inch), grown from seed. I’d love to eat mangos in a few years. What should I do? Pruning and then grafting? Or grafting and then pruning? Thank you, you have such wonderful plants!!
If you have grown your mango trees from poly-embryonic seeds, then you may prune. The tree will produce fruits in less than 5 years and not required to be grafted. BUT if the trees are from mono-embryonic seeds, then first prune and then graft them. For Poly=embryonic seeds, see ruclips.net/video/vtsKLOMvyCE/видео.html
Garden, Places, Health thank you very much!! I guess that my seeds were monoembryonic. The variety is Kent and the seed was smooth. To do the grafting: do I need a plant that already produced fruits? Or can I graft one of my little plants of mango on the other?
Hello sir my mango tree is around 7-8 years old . I grew it by seed I did prune it from starting but i did not get any fruits up till now I do have iron fertiliser at my home Is it ok if i can use it for the production of flowers. Please guide me thank you
A mango tree grown from a monoembryonic seed takes 10 years or more to produce fruits, so you should wait for a few years more. There is a spray to induce flowering on mango tree ruclips.net/video/b1vx-LfXAiw/видео.html
I have four mango trees. I bought Coconut Cream Mango tree (now 8 ft tall) and Alphonso Mango tree (now 3 ft tall with three nice branches). I grew the other two from seed (now 2 ft tall, no branching). Do I need to prune the CC and Alphonso mango trees?
It is better to prune in late winter to summer so that new growth emerges Soon. But you can prune at any time, new growth will appear in the next season.
Hi. Very good video. I have a 4 years old mango tree that is very healthy but does not produce flowers or fruits. I have tried everything. Can I email you a picture of the tree and get some advice on what to do?
If the mango tree was grown from a poly embryonic seed, then only it will produce fruits in less than 5 years, otherwise mono type would take more than 10 years.
I have a small mango tree from seed. It’s 10 inches tall. I’m planing on having it indoors, (I live in indiana). Is there a time of year when I should prune the tree or can it be done at any time?
My baby tree is ten months old and taller than the one you first pruned. I haven’t made a cut yet because I was ignorant to how or when you should prune. Is it still ok to do this?
I have yet to prune my mango trees because i just learned about it. They are now 3 to 4 feet tall can i still prune it close to in half or did i mess up how my tree will grow now?
I have a 2 Year old mango tree and it has 2 main branches but there are several branches ,which are a little mature on the stem of these branches. Can i cut them off? No pruning was done till date on the tree. Will it effect my tree if i cut them off?
At least 3 nodes, that is keep 3 leaf joints and prune above the 4th node. This will ensure branch out at any of these 4 nodes or from more than 1 node..
Thanks for this straight forward, to the point video. I have a few questions... Question 1: Can this severe pruning technique be successfully applied to a 5 or 6 foot mango tree or any fruit tree that I've just bought from a nursery, especially when I don't like the current branching pattern on it? At what height would you recommend I make the first cut on such a tree? Question 2: Will there be any visible nodes found on a very small or 5 -6 foot tree when making the first low cut in order to cut just above the node? Or is it so, that for the first cut, nodes doesn't matter? Question 3: So if I make the first severe cut at the middle of a 6 or 12 inch stem, won't that just leave me with a 3 or 6 inch stump? Is that what you meant and is required? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you Sir! Pete :")
1. 5-6 foot tree: If there are multiple branches, then prune each branch by one third. If only one stem, then you can prune at about 1-2 feet high. This can be done on most trees. 2. It is better, if you cut above a node (stem joint). If you cannot find a node, just cut, the plant will branch out at nodes. 3. 6 to 10 inch stump is alright. Good luck!
@@GardenTricks (Referring to our previous conversation.) 1. So does that mean 4 - 6 foot trees must not / cannot be pruned down to 12 inches (the first cut) like in your video? I like to keep my trees short. :) 2. Do you mean to say that if I can't find nodes, just cut it anyway and the branches will grow out in time? 3. I'm confused now, 'cause if I do it as it's said in your video, it would leave me with a 3 or max 6 inch stump. So, are you saying that you have later found out from your own experiences that it's better & healthy to have a 6 to 10 inch stump, post initial hard pruning rather than an extremely short 3 inch stump? I guess being confused and puzzled a little bit in the beginning is okay. :)) Please give me some clarity for the above. Thank you Sir for your time and efforts to educate me. Much appreciated! Pete :")
@@alwayspete @alwayspete 1. You can cut to 1 foot high. 2. Yes, plant will branch out at any node below the cut, even if the node is not visible. 3. 3 inch stump may have some problem, the branches at such a low height may be infected from soil below, also while watering the leaves will get wet, causing fungus. Also if there is no bud in 3 inch stump, then the tree will produce a single branch from the soil and not from the stump.
@@GardenTricks 1. Previously I had asked my first question wrongly! Sorry about that!! I didn't mean to ask if I could prune down to 12 inches (1 foot). I meant to ask if could I prune down a 5 - 6 foot tree to a 6 - 10 inch stump. Or would this make no difference since the plant has grown up and is not a small plant? These 5 -6 feet trees have 8 - 9 branches. So will it be a con to prune it down to a 6 - 10 inch stump? Or would it still thrive regardless and become a short & smart tree given some time? :)) In your video, I guess that the small mango plant is being pruned down to 6 inches. Am I right here? 2. Clear! :))) 3. Oh I see now! Several cons of having a 3 inch stump!!! By bud, do you mean node? Wow! A single branch from the soil would be pointless as the graft would be rendered invalid, wouldn't it? Pete :")
@@alwayspete First of all, never prune below a graft. I would not prune such a grown up tree to 1 foot , I will only prune each of the branches. Yes, a node means the point where leaves emerge.
@@GardenTricks Thanks! I read lot about pruning young tree from seedling. Doest it make root intact and avoid root disruptions to foundation. Awaiting your reply 😊
I have 4 year old mango plant which is 6 feet tall without branch. How can I prune it now. I was not aware of pruning. Will it harm if I cut it in mid.
You may prune it if it has not produced fruits, the new growth should emerge in next growing season. Do not prune it below the graft, if it is grafted.
@Garden, Places, Health Thank you but I meant to ask about pruning above the nodes on the branches & sub branches not the central part. I know one must prune at an angle. But when pruning, does pruning direction really matter? Pete :")
@@GardenTricks Oh I see! Pruning direction does not matter. But I've heard that pruning at an angle helps to drain off any sort of moisture keeping disease/ decay at bay. Thank you for your reply Sir. I have a few general questions posted here on pruning. It would be very helpful if you could answer those too. Pete :")
It depends on the type of seed or type of tree. A grafted mango tree can fruit in less than 5 years, also a polyembryonic seed grown mango tree will gruit in less than 5 yers. But a monoembryonic seed grown tree will take more than 10 years.
I have a two-and-a-half-year-old mango tree. It's about two and a half feet tall. Can I still cut it? I'm in an apartment, I have began many. This is the farthest I've ever gotten
Amazing work brother! Much love & patience. Thanks for the info, will be doing the same.
You are welcome.
best mango pruning video on the internet! TY!!!!! Now I can grow them indoors and maybe get fruit!
Thanks.
Best video on mango pruning, very well shown how to prune a young mango tree.
Thanks for your valuable comments.
Straight to the point, exactly the info i needed.
Thanks.
Thank you, this video is exactly the information I was looking. My mango seedling is almost 2 months old and I wanted to know when and how to make the first pruning.
I wonder how your mango tree is doing, did you prune it?
Great video! Straight to the point and very informative 🙏💚
Thanks, you are welcome.
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Thank you for your video. I recently started planting mango seeds. After 3 weeks it grows for about 3 inches and im so happy and excited. Ill going to keep in touch with you brother after a year when it times for prunning.thanks
Good luck
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What an informative video! Thank you. Just what I was looking for. Blessings. 🙏🏽
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Thank you ! Learned something very important for me mango tree 🤗
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Thank you for the video!
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Thx. Current germinating this and plan in using your video as an example
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indeed, this vlog helps farmer.
All we need is to see this vlog again.and again
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Amazing work.... I have a mango tree that didn't prune from the begining and now it is nearly 3 years old and nearly 6ft high and new stems came around 5ft from the ground. Could you please tell any tips/ guide to prone it now? If we cat the tree stem at the bottom, can the tree survive without leaves?
I think, it has not produced flowers/fruits so far. Then, you can prune all the branches above a node (leaf joint) by one third their lengths. New branches will grow on each of them in the growing season.
Great video, thank you
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Nice mango tree 👍🏾
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Thank you for this video
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Beautiful tree
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Thank you very much for such a clear helpful video. We have few mango trees of all different ages. This is just the information I was looking for. Your trees and garden look beautiful
Thanks, you liked the video.
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Very good info!
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5 years of hardwork in this video. Wow!
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Short and knowledgeable video nice
So nice of you
Thank you! I have a young tree about 3' tall. I wasn't sure when or how much to cut back.
You may cut it by half or one third.
@@GardenTricks thank you.
How long does it usually take to see new growth after topping the mango tree? Thanks for the great video!!!
In the growing season, may be within 4 weeks or less.
Thank you so much!!! You’re the best✌️
@@duval904duval are welcome.
Great video!
For a grafted plant how far up from the graft do u make the first cut?
Thanks 😊
Thanks. The grafted tree may be cut above 10-12 inch from the graft.
Dear Sirs,
Your video of pruning a young mango tree is very interesting and educative. Thanks for the same.
I have purchased yesterday 5 mango plants of different varieties, namely alphonso, kesar, badami, totapuri are grafted trees and there is one more which is from seed. These trees are about 1 to 1&1/2 years old and some have grown to about 5 feet with branches. The question is can I effect a cut on these grafted trees same like you have shown in the video above so that I can have 2 branches system like in yours ? Will there be any effect on the grafted portion of the main stem ? I want to finally pot them in big pots 24"x24". Will they grow same like yours ?
Also I have other grafted fruit trees about a year old like pomegranate, guava, chickoo, sweet lime. Can I do the same way of pruning like above and have the same branching system to these trees or is there a different method ??
Kindly advise,
Regards,
Sharad
Thanks for your comments. Grafted trees: Never prune below the graft. You can prune above the graft.
Mostly all the trees can be pruined.
Thanks ! Will I get the double branch if I cut the main stem above a node and above the graft say at about 1 feet height of the plant ( some plants are about 5 feet height) Sorry I am asking because I will be losing all the top branches with very few leaves below and I want to be 100% sure to get it right first up !
Also for the other fruit plants I will be adopt the same technique!
Regards,
Sharad
Thanks for the information I seriously appreciate it. I am about to plant a few trees at my grandmas house on the westside of Oahu.
Do you have any advice for mango tree roots? I don't want to keep the roots in as much as possible. Is there a way to do this?
Thanks for your comments.
Mangoes have a taproot, going around 25 feet deep in soil, but it branches out closer to the surface in order to moisture from the upper layers of soil. These roots can extend to 25 feet from the tree, penetrating the buildings, pipes and other structures, so always plant away from building walls.
I am doing an experiment, in which I am keeping the tree in a large pot for 4-5 years, that will make the roots pot bound. I will then plant this tree in soil, and hopefully its roots will not extend that much because they are bound in a small place. However, this will affect the growth of the tree.
@@GardenTricks Thanks for the answer. So then what is. your suggestion then to plant a mango tree near a house to provide shade and fruit but to not have roots messing with my house? Should I try the pot thing like you? That's the only thing I Could think of.
You may try to grow it in pot if you do not have enough space. When you see the roots coming out of the pot, transplant the plant into bigger size. I do not recommend to plant the mango tree, even initially potted one, very near to house - keep it more than 15 feet. If you do not have that much space, then keep it growing in the pot, only thing you have to change the soil/pot every 3-4 years, but the tree will grow fruits. The tree size and number of fruits will be reduced.
Hi, I have a mango tree which is growing very close to my house, I think my son had thrown mango seed there, and now only we noticed the same. This plant is very healthy one and growing well. This is a matter of worry for me now, we have no other options other than destroying the tree, since this tree will damage the basement and wall of our house. Please advise whether we can prune the same, and let it grow in the same place
Answer this question. I'm interested.
Move the tree from the house, at ;east 15 feet away, otherwise it will damage the wall and foundation. The tree is still young so you will be relocate it.
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My young mango tree leaves have brown splotches on them after pruning.?? How do I send a picture?
The brown or black spots on leaves may be due to fungal disease. Spray a copper fungicide.
@@GardenTricks i planted this from a mango seed. And it grew pretty well. I pruned it as directed by one of the RUclips videos.
Is there a way to send a picture?
It is not really spots. More like turning brown from outside the leaf edges moving inward.
@@ralphneopolitan2346 Either due to low watering or potassium deficiency.
@@GardenTricks ok thx. How do I give potassium? I have some ground up potato skins in a fine powder.??
@Garden, Places, Health
Yes testing by cutting a single branch, to see if it produces more than one branch seems like a good idea! Thank you Sir.
Pete :")
You are welcome. Best of luck.
@@GardenTricks
Thank you Sir!
Pete :")
Love ur voice i thougt its Klaus Mikaelson/Joseph Morgan😅😊❤
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Very nice video sir .. can you please tell in which month we have to do this pruning
You can prune when the tree is actively growing. In India, you can prune in March-April.
Thank you for this viendo. With your pruning method, what is the max height the mango tree will reach once mature?
Depends on many factors, but may be 12-15 ft in 15 years as compared to more than 30 ft, if not pruned. The main advantage of pruning is to increase the number of branches to get more fruits at the flowers grow only on the tips of branches, so more branches means more fruits and also to make the tree denser at lower height.
Thank you fo this informative video.
I have a two years old mango tree that I prune in late December, instead of getting 2-4 branches I got 7. Should I keep them all?.also every 2-3 weeks there is a growth flush and buds are formed. Should I prune when the plat is dormant in between these weeks as the branches are getting long or should I wait till autumn ( lose of preciase growth)?
And finally when should I expect it to bare mango, please keep in mind Im living in Dubai.
It is good that your mango tree is growing well. You can keep all the 7 branches, or cut the one which is going inwards to clear for air circulation. Cut the branches again whenever they grow to 10-12 inches. The fruiting depends on the type of seed, the poly embryonic type will fruit in less than 5 years.
@@GardenTricks thank you so no need to wait for autum
My tree has developed ring of buds. Should I prune above of below it?
Let the buds grow. Prune the branch above the leaves joint.
i pruned from 12 inches down to 6 inches about two weeks ago, but realised too late that there were no visible nodes on the bottom 6 inches. stupid mistake. the tree is still alive and green, but there are no leaves or branches, only a 6 inch stalk - will new nodes grow from this stalk? or is my tree a lost cause?
I think, it will grow new leaves at some point on Spring or summer.
@@GardenTricks thank you :) i hope it goes well
How didit go?
@@beeburn0 tree died, but for separate reasons :( had to relocate and the roots didnt survive transit
Hi! Thank you for the tips! I need your advice:
I have 2 mango plants in pots and they are 6 months (about 20 inch), grown from seed. I’d love to eat mangos in a few years.
What should I do? Pruning and then grafting? Or grafting and then pruning?
Thank you, you have such wonderful plants!!
If you have grown your mango trees from poly-embryonic seeds, then you may prune. The tree will produce fruits in less than 5 years and not required to be grafted. BUT if the trees are from mono-embryonic seeds, then first prune and then graft them.
For Poly=embryonic seeds, see
ruclips.net/video/vtsKLOMvyCE/видео.html
Garden, Places, Health thank you very much!! I guess that my seeds were monoembryonic. The variety is Kent and the seed was smooth.
To do the grafting: do I need a plant that already produced fruits? Or can I graft one of my little plants of mango on the other?
@@eleonorac3894 You need a tree that is fruiting. The cutting to be grafted should be of the same thickness.
Hello sir
my mango tree is around 7-8 years old .
I grew it by seed
I did prune it from starting but i did not get any fruits up till now
I do have iron fertiliser at my home
Is it ok if i can use it for the production of flowers.
Please guide me
thank you
A mango tree grown from a monoembryonic seed takes 10 years or more to produce fruits, so you should wait for a few years more. There is a spray to induce flowering on mango tree
ruclips.net/video/b1vx-LfXAiw/видео.html
Which veriety mango
This mango is Kensington Pride, but you can prune any variety.
I have four mango trees. I bought Coconut Cream Mango tree (now 8 ft tall) and Alphonso Mango tree (now 3 ft tall with three nice branches). I grew the other two from seed (now 2 ft tall, no branching). Do I need to prune the CC and Alphonso mango trees?
You may prune the branches of CC and Alphonso trees to promote more side branches, do not prune the trunk.
Please what month to prune?
It is better to prune in late winter to summer so that new growth emerges Soon. But you can prune at any time, new growth will appear in the next season.
Please tell me a fungicide and it's composition with water to spray on plant after pruning ?
Copper oxychloride is a good fungicide for mango and citrus diseases. You can make a fungicide as shown here
ruclips.net/video/Cpm8EUoET88/видео.html
Would it be safe to prune during the rainy season?
Pete :")
Yes, no problem.
After pruning many young branches grow in my mangotree but these branches don't grow longer further .what can I do .
You need not to do any thing. They will grow.
Hi. Very good video. I have a 4 years old mango tree that is very healthy but does not produce flowers or fruits. I have tried everything.
Can I email you a picture of the tree and get some advice on what to do?
If the mango tree was grown from a poly embryonic seed, then only it will produce fruits in less than 5 years, otherwise mono type would take more than 10 years.
Garden, Places, Health thanks. Is there anyway to tell how it was grown? I got the tree when it was 2 years old. This is what I was told.
Are those tree grafted or from seeds?
They are from seeds.
I have a small mango tree from seed. It’s 10 inches tall. I’m planing on having it indoors, (I live in indiana). Is there a time of year when I should prune the tree or can it be done at any time?
You can prune at any time, but if you prune when the plant is actively growing, then the new branches will emerge soon.
After cutting the mango tree in the middle, should I keep it in shade or full sun ?
Full sun. Water normally.
Can you prune and keep a non drawf mango tree like this?
Yes, this pruning is for non dwarf trees.
@@GardenTricks no worries, thank you
@@Technological_ko Welcome. Dwarf trees do not need pruning.
My baby tree is ten months old and taller than the one you first pruned. I haven’t made a cut yet because I was ignorant to how or when you should prune. Is it still ok to do this?
You can still prune it to about half above a node. It will grow multiple branches in the growing season.
@@GardenTricks great. How long after the cut should I expect to see any growth forming above a node?
@@karenflrz Within 4 weeks in growing season. If tree is dormant, then new growth in next growing season.
@@GardenTricks thank you, we just did it. I will update
@@karenflrz Good luck.
I have yet to prune my mango trees because i just learned about it. They are now 3 to 4 feet tall can i still prune it close to in half or did i mess up how my tree will grow now?
What is the diameter of the tree and how many branches?
@@GardenTricks it is pretty skinny still but hss a lot of branches going up the whole plant
@@rawkingkong I do not recommend to prune it hard. You can prune the individual branches after a node so that they will branch out.
is it recommendable to make these cuts to young trees that still don't produce fruits, during spring or summer?
You can cut at any time, the new branches will appear in the growing period.
@@GardenTricks thanks
I have a 2 Year old mango tree and it has 2 main branches but there are several branches ,which are a little mature on the stem of these branches. Can i cut them off? No pruning was done till date on the tree. Will it effect my tree if i cut them off?
You can prune the side branches only. All will grow 2 to 4 new branches, making the tree denser.
How old is the first and second mango you pruned? How long will it take for the new branches to grow? Thanks
I pruned the tree it was 5 months old. The new branches will grow in a few weeks in summer and will not grow in winter.
Will this method of pruning work for loquats trees as well?
This should work for all the trees as the tree grow new multiple branches on pruning. I have tried it for many flower, fruits and vegetable plants.
Garden, Places, Health Thank you for the response . And great information
@@ProdByXorak Thanks
Most of my mango trees are grafted. So how many inches above the graft should I make my first low cut? Thank you!
Pete :")
At least 3 nodes, that is keep 3 leaf joints and prune above the 4th node. This will ensure branch out at any of these 4 nodes or from more than 1 node..
@@GardenTricks
And if I can't see any visible node marks or leaves? If you may remember my trees are 4 - 7 feet high.
Pete :")
@@alwayspete I presume, there should be some nodes in 10-12 inch height.
@@GardenTricks
10-12 inches from ground level or from the graft? I was planning to make the first low prune at 6 - 8 inches from the ground.
Pete :")
@@alwayspete From the graft. The graft itself is 5,6 inch from ground.
Thanks for this straight forward, to the point video.
I have a few questions...
Question 1: Can this severe pruning technique be successfully applied to a 5 or 6 foot mango tree or any fruit tree that I've just bought from a nursery, especially when I don't like the current branching pattern on it? At what height would you recommend I make the first cut on such a tree?
Question 2: Will there be any visible nodes found on a very small or 5 -6 foot tree when making the first low cut in order to cut just above the node? Or is it so, that for the first cut, nodes doesn't matter?
Question 3: So if I make the first severe cut at the middle of a 6 or 12 inch stem, won't that just leave me with a 3 or 6 inch stump? Is that what you meant and is required?
Looking forward to your reply. Thank you Sir!
Pete :")
1. 5-6 foot tree: If there are multiple branches, then prune each branch by one third. If only one stem, then you can prune at about 1-2 feet high. This can be done on most trees.
2. It is better, if you cut above a node (stem joint). If you cannot find a node, just cut, the plant will branch out at nodes.
3. 6 to 10 inch stump is alright.
Good luck!
@@GardenTricks
(Referring to our previous conversation.)
1. So does that mean 4 - 6 foot trees must not / cannot be pruned down to 12 inches (the first cut) like in your video? I like to keep my trees short. :)
2. Do you mean to say that if I can't find nodes, just cut it anyway and the branches will grow out in time?
3. I'm confused now, 'cause if I do it as it's said in your video, it would leave me with a 3 or max 6 inch stump. So, are you saying that you have later found out from your own experiences that it's better & healthy to have a 6 to 10 inch stump, post initial hard pruning rather than an extremely short 3 inch stump?
I guess being confused and puzzled a little bit in the beginning is okay. :)) Please give me some clarity for the above. Thank you Sir for your time and efforts to educate me. Much appreciated!
Pete :")
@@alwayspete @alwayspete 1. You can cut to 1 foot high.
2. Yes, plant will branch out at any node below the cut, even if the node is not visible.
3. 3 inch stump may have some problem, the branches at such a low height may be infected from soil below, also while watering the leaves will get wet, causing fungus. Also if there is no bud in 3 inch stump, then the tree will produce a single branch from the soil and not from the stump.
@@GardenTricks
1. Previously I had asked my first question wrongly! Sorry about that!! I didn't mean to ask if I could prune down to 12 inches (1 foot). I meant to ask if could I prune down a 5 - 6 foot tree to a 6 - 10 inch stump. Or would this make no difference since the plant has grown up and is not a small plant? These 5 -6 feet trees have 8 - 9 branches. So will it be a con to prune it down to a 6 - 10 inch stump? Or would it still thrive regardless and become a short & smart tree given some time? :))
In your video, I guess that the small mango plant is being pruned down to 6 inches. Am I right here?
2. Clear! :)))
3. Oh I see now! Several cons of having a 3 inch stump!!! By bud, do you mean node? Wow! A single branch from the soil would be pointless as the graft would be rendered invalid, wouldn't it?
Pete :")
@@alwayspete First of all, never prune below a graft. I would not prune such a grown up tree to 1 foot , I will only prune each of the branches. Yes, a node means the point where leaves emerge.
How long does it take to be able to see new branch growth after the first cut ?
If it is tree growing season, then within one month.
Garden, Places, Health thank you
@@GardenTricks
Which is the tree growing season in South India?
Pete :")
In 18*18 feet area, if i am gonna have a mango tree somewhere in middle, will it affect walls and foundation? Some one post your experience
The mango tree should be more than 15 feet away from building s and pipe lines.
@@GardenTricks Thanks! I read lot about pruning young tree from seedling. Doest it make root intact and avoid root disruptions to foundation. Awaiting your reply 😊
I have a mango tree with which was planted from seed just over a year and it has 2 stems/stalks. What must I do
Keep the stronger one and remove other stems from base.
You better do grafting method
My mango tree is a year and a half old and the tip is dying. Should I trim it off or will I kill the whole plant?
You can trim it, new branches should appear I. the growing season.
I have 4 year old mango plant which is 6 feet tall without branch. How can I prune it now. I was not aware of pruning.
Will it harm if I cut it in mid.
You may prune it if it has not produced fruits, the new growth should emerge in next growing season. Do not prune it below the graft, if it is grafted.
@@GardenTricks Thanks for the input. Really appreciated
@@ashishmishra7796 You are welcome.
My mango is 2 months old now, can I prune it?
You can prune if it is more than 1 foot high.
Shouldn't I prune just above the outside facing node?
Pete :")
Yes, that would grow new branches away from the central part of the tree, ensuring air flow freely.
@Garden, Places, Health
Thank you but I meant to ask about pruning above the nodes on the branches & sub branches not the central part. I know one must prune at an angle. But when pruning, does pruning direction really matter?
Pete :")
@@alwayspete Pruning direction does not matter, not necessary to prune at an angle, prune just parallel to the node.
@@GardenTricks
Oh I see! Pruning direction does not matter. But I've heard that pruning at an angle helps to drain off any sort of moisture keeping disease/ decay at bay. Thank you for your reply Sir. I have a few general questions posted here on pruning. It would be very helpful if you could answer those too.
Pete :")
@@alwayspete I have not thought on the moisture part, but I think the angle cut will increase the cut exposure, inviting diseases, insect attack, etc.
What are dead branches?
The dried one without any leaves.
Khamoshiyan..song music is there...if i m not wrong
It was performed in a program.
How long does it take for a mango tree to fruit?
It depends on the type of seed or type of tree. A grafted mango tree can fruit in less than 5 years, also a polyembryonic seed grown mango tree will gruit in less than 5 yers. But a monoembryonic seed grown tree will take more than 10 years.
I have a two-and-a-half-year-old mango tree. It's about two and a half feet tall. Can I still cut it? I'm in an apartment, I have began many. This is the farthest I've ever gotten
You may cut the branches, leaving about 2,3 nodes. If it has no branches, then cut the trunk about 1 foot high.
What kind of mango tree is that?
It is Bowen, Kensington Pride in Australia.
Well I guess I'm a little late with my 5 year old mango tree haha
But still you can prune branches going straight up.
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Damn I got a mango tree and to cut it in half is making my double think it ahahahah
You may prune the branches when they grow big to encourage growth of multiple branches.
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It's called topping
Okay.
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