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Pruning Mature Apples and Pears, HYG-1150-93
... the tree are allowed to grow taller than the uppermost bud of the trunk or central leader. Head these back or an unbalanced, structurally unsound tree will develop. G. Narrow crotches occur ... back or growth diversion cuts are used to limit or redirect the growth of the central leader or branches. For limiting, cut back to a weak bud or lateral twig; for diversion ...
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Growing Apples in the Home Orchard, HYG-1401-00
... unwanted branches from central leaders and continue to spread limbs as necessary. The central leader will eventually be cut back into second-year wood, to bring the central leader into balance with the rest of the tree. Maintain a central leader and pyramidal form ...
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Trellis Espalier System for Supported Apple Trees, HYG-1427-95
... in an upright position and assumes the position of a central leader. At least two other shoots will arise below this one. ... wire - one in each direction. Train the uppermost shoot to the central leader position. For production efficiency, it is important to cover the ... is complete. When the central leader reaches the top wire, one of two procedures may be followed. The leader may be bent in ...
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Necrotic Leaf Blotch of Golden Delicious Apples, HYG-3204-98
... a biennial bearing habit or a light fruit crop. Golden Delicious trees pruned to a central leader commonly have less necrotic leaf blotch than trees pruned to an open center. Click here ...
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Plums - A Guide To Selection And Use, HYG-1404-92
... central leader system. In this system, several well spaced side or lateral branches (scaffolds) are allowed to develop from the main trunk or leader of the tree. When the tree reaches the desired height, the central leader is cut to a ... and Storing The recommended cultivars ripen in September in central Ohio. Color changes are particularly noticeable as plums approach maturity ...
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Kiwifruit and Hardy Kiwi, HYG-1426-93
... small black edible seeds. This variety is primarily grown in California's Central Valley in the United States. It is only winter hardy down to ... trunks can be developed from the ground and each trained as a leader on the trellis. If one trunk is injured, it can be ... flowering shoots are cut back to vigorous new growth closer to the leader. Male plants are not pruned during the dormant season so that ...
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