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Fruit Culture in Alabama - Training and Pruning Tree Fruits

Arlie Powell, David Himelrick, William Dozier and, David Williams (August, 2010)

Summary

For optimum performance and longevity, tree fruits must be initially trained to a desirable tree form. Annual pruning is a necessity for deciduous tree fruits although the level and type of pruning varies among species. This fact sheet explains how to maintain consistent yields and high-quality fruit by training trees during the first 2 to 6 years in the life of a planting.