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Pruning Deciduous Shade Trees

By:
Elizabeth Davison
Tom DeGomez
The pruning principles discussed in this publication have proven to provide the best possible out comes including tree longevity and safety. Although trees may live for years following improper pruning their life span and safety may be severely reduced. We encourage proper pruning so that the trees we care for may bring us pleasure for many years. Revised; Originally published:1999
PDF icon az1139-2015
Keywords:
  • tree training
  • dormancy
  • wound
  • pruning
  • loppers
  • bypass pruner
  • saw
  • branch collar
  • branch bark ridge
  • natural target pruning
  • scaffold branch
  • water sprout
  • sucker
  • radial spacing
Publication Date:
July 2015
az1139-2015
Pages:
6 pp.

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