PRUNING subtropical fruit & grapevines
No matter what fruit tree you prune, they all begin the same way – with a ponder. Follow that with the removal of the dead, damaged, crossing and diseased wood. Unless stated, stick to the golden rules: prune on a dry day, think first, and prune no more than a quarter.
Avocados
Avocados can produce a lot of fruit on a three-metre tree. Happiness = feet on the ground for all tree work. Avocado trees are super easy to prune. Their wood is soft, and there is very little science to muddle your way through.
• An annual prune makes for a quick, easy job. Leave the prunings as mulch around the bottom of the tree.• Bear in mind that avocados fruit on their new wood, so don’t snip around the outside of the tree.• Timing: Prune your avocado as soon after harvest as possible.• Height and width: Use thinning cuts to reduce the height and width to your chosen
