How often should you prune your citrus tree? | Citrus | Gardening Australia

Tino looks at pruning citrus trees - how often and when.

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In winter, Tino will trim off low growth from around the trunk of the tree - thin suckers and wispy stems. - to create a good airflow.

In summer he prunes out the centre of the tree and prunes to shape.
Six months ago he took out the tops of the main branches of a citrus in the patch and the regrowth is now thick and healthy.

Now it’s autumn he will thin that back to keep a good airflow. He removes a lot of the whippy new growth and leaves the thicker bits and branches that provide the best shape.



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