Prevent Disaster: Why My Citrus Tree Broke And How To Avoid It

The mandarins were sizing up and growing so well, but I recently arrived to find my citrus tree broke in half! It takes time for branches to mature before they can hold the weight of fruit reliably. The priority for young citrus trees should be root development and structural balance. Pruning during the first few years and making sacrifices will pay off in the long run. In this video, I'll cover what you need to know during such a structural catastrophe, and how to prune citrus trees. I'll share several examples and take you through the process. More tips here 👉    • TIPS FOR PLANTING CITRUS TREES IN CON...  

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Why Did It Break?
01:48 Pruning Examples
04:13 Pruning Tools Detailed
06:24 The Scratch Test
07:10 The Importance Of Fertilizing
12:44 Navigating Obstacles
15:42 Root Stock Suckers
17:37 Staking Needs
18:48 Structural Root Pruning
19:40 Outtakes