Pruning a young citrus tree with strong spring growth

In this video I show you what new spring growth looks like on a winter pruned citrus tree, what spring pruning citrus trees looks like and then why it is so important to shape your young citrus tree from a very young age.

Here is a great video on the pruning technique where you always prune to 2 branches -    • Basics of Pruning Fruit Trees - Step-...  

Here is a follow on video of this tree where we thinned out the new growth -    • Thinning new growth on a young citrus...  

Take a look at how we bring a mature lemon tree back to full health -    • Neglected, mature lemon tree: Part 1 ...  

If you have a young #citrustree then you need to make the short term sacrifice on fruit for the overall growth and health of the tree. That includes removing fruit formation in favour of new growth and structural developments. When you prune your citrus tree in winter you can expect a strong flush of spring growth. To make sure you don't waste energy and resources you need to ensure that #pruning is done correctly on your spring growth is thinned and new branches selected to give your tree the best structure and shape.

Structural pruning on a citrus tree is important because it lays the foundation for strong, well placed branches to bear fruit on. It also promotes an open structure that allows for increased airflow and sunlight, which helps to combat fungal attacks. When you prune for structure on a young tree, you also force the tree to direct ig growth, energy and resources into growing in the right place with as much vigor as possible.

Video timeline:

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - What spring growth on a young citrus tree looks like
01:31 - The effects of pruning citrus in winter
02:27 - Why do you need to thin out spring growth?
04:33 - Decision on citrus tree structure
05:50 - Pruning a young citrus tree
07:15 - Thinning new spring growth
09:47 - What a spring pruned citrus tree looks like
11:22 - Conclusion

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