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			== Fruit_tree_pruning ==
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			File:Spurpruning.png\|Spur pruning
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'''Fruit tree pruning''' is a horticultural practice involving the selective removal of certain parts of a [[fruit tree]], such as branches, buds, or roots. The goal of pruning is to shape the tree and control its growth, improve the tree's structural strength, and stimulate the production of fruit or flowers.

== Purpose ==

The primary purpose of '''fruit tree pruning''' is to improve the tree's health and increase fruit production. By removing dead or diseased branches, pruning can help prevent the spread of disease and pests. It also allows more sunlight and air to reach the inner parts of the tree, which can improve fruit quality and quantity.

== Techniques ==

There are several techniques used in '''fruit tree pruning''', including:

* '''Thinning''': This involves removing entire branches back to the main branch or trunk. Thinning opens up the tree's canopy, allowing more light and air circulation.
* '''Heading back''': This involves shortening branches or stems by cutting them back to a bud or side branch. It is used to control the size of the tree and encourage bushier growth.
* '''Tipping''': This involves cutting off the ends of branches to encourage lateral growth. It is often used in conjunction with thinning to shape the tree.

== Timing ==

The best time to prune a fruit tree depends on the type of tree and the climate. In general, most fruit trees should be pruned during the late winter or early spring, before the new growth starts but after the worst of the winter cold has passed. However, some types of fruit trees, such as [[peach trees]] and [[nectarine trees]], should be pruned in the late summer or early fall.

== Tools ==

Common tools used for '''fruit tree pruning''' include hand pruners, loppers, and pruning saws. Hand pruners are used for small branches and twigs, loppers for branches up to two inches in diameter, and pruning saws for larger branches.

== See also ==
* [[Orchard]]
* [[Arboriculture]]
* [[Pruning]]

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