April 18, 2008, Newsletter Issue #186: First steps when pruning a young tree
Tip of the Week
When training a young tree, first identify those primary limbs (scaffold limbs) that will eventually make up the tree´s framework. The height to the lowest scaffold limb will be determined partly by the expected activities that will occur under or near the tree. But remember, during this early development stage it is important to leave temporary scaffold limbs on the tree at lower heights than eventually will be desired. In general, two-thirds of the tree height should be left as crown (branches and leaves).
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