The document discusses essential methods for fruit tree pruning, emphasizing the importance of proper techniques for tree health and fruit yield. It introduces advanced pruning methods such as the collar method and branch bark ridge pruning, along with the importance of safely removing pruned branches and using appropriate tools. Additionally, the document highlights the detrimental effects of bad pruning cuts and the necessity of maintaining branch attachment for structural strength.

1. Fruit Tree Pruning Methods

2. Fruit Tree Pruning Methods
Pruning is not only essential for yield of fruits but also for long
and healthy tree life. But obviously following correct pruning
methods is too much important for tree health. A pruning cut is
nothing but a wound from which the plat heal itself over a period
of time, but this pruning cut helps to foster growth in the plant,
increase lifetime, increase yield of fruits and furthermore keeps it
in good shape. Here below we will introduce the advanced fruit
tree pruning methods as per the modern research output of
arborists.

3. The Collar Method
Collar method is a type of
natural target pruning in which
the branch collar is left on the
main tree stem instead of
removing the whole branch.
Branch collar is the base area of
a branch where the tissues of
the branch and the main tree
join together forming a
wrinkled surface. Pruning the
branch from this collar is a
widely practiced method.

4. The Branch Bark Ridge
Pruning the branch from deep
inside the branch ridge is
another trusted pruning
method. Every tree branch got
some internal tissues that keep
a close bond with the tissues in
the tree trunk. When cutting the
branch deeper, affecting these
tissues, it is called branch bark
ridge pruning. Internal tissues of
the branch form a raised ridge
in the tree trunk and in this
method pruning affects this
portion of the tree.

5. Remove the Branch Safely
After pruning removing the
pruned branch is as important as
following the correct pruning
method. While removing the
branch make sure that it does
not affect the tree trunk badly.
After a well guided cut on the
target area, remove the branch
without causing damage to
other branches and barks of the
tree.

6. Tools for pruning trade
There is array of modern pruning tools for
making your job easier. There are both
hand pruners and loppers as per your
requirement. As for blades you can choose
between anvil styles or bypass style
cutting blades. Bypass style is better for
pruning as it makes clean and precise cuts,
while anvil style make living tissue suffer in
the process. Hand pruners are typically
useful for branches up to ¾ inch diameter
while for loppers 2 to 3 inch of diameter in
branches is more suitable. For bigger
branches loppers with compound action
cutting can be more useful. There are also
arrays of different saws for pruning. Fixed
blade and folding blade saws are available
with a choice of razor toothed saw blades.

7. Bad pruning cuts
Pruning cuts that are caused
due to missing the target area
can make the tree suffer and
in many cases can hinder
growth and can even lead to
death of the tree. Ripped and
torn cuts are considered bad
pruning cuts that make the
tree suffer. It is advisable to
get the job done by
professional arborists to avoid
such damages.

8. Branch attachment
Considering the attachment of
the branches in providing the
tree, its structural strength is
one of the main aspects for a
great pruning. While deciding
to prune tree branches make
sure that the overall branch
attachment and structural
strength does not suffer. Do
not prune the main stem or
top branches.

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