Pruning
Publications
2023–2024 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Canopy Management
HS1303/CMG16 by Tripti Vashisth, Mongi Zekri, and Fernando AlferezAugust 15th, 20232023–2024 Florida Citrus Production Guide
Chapter 12—Developing a Preventative Pruning Program: Young Trees
EP315/ENH1062 by Edward F. Gilman and Amanda BissonFebruary 20th, 2017
Chapter 13—Developing a Preventative Pruning Program: Mature Trees
EP316/ENH1063 by Edward F. Gilman and Amanda BissonFebruary 20th, 2017
Hand Pruning and Training of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Trees
HS1372/HS1372 by Jeff Wasielewski, Jonathan H. Crane, and Carlos BalerdiSeptember 7th, 2020
Pruning Palms
EP443/ENH1182 by Timothy K. BroschatOctober 15th, 2020
Pruning Shade Trees in Landscapes: A Plan for Training Shade Trees
EP276/ENH1022 by Edward F. GilmanJune 22nd, 2016
Pruning Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida
HS1359/HS1359 by Douglas A. Phillips and Jeffrey G. WilliamsonMarch 9th, 2020
Pruning, Harvesting and Maintenance of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes
EP622/ENH1358by Rachel Gutner, Tina McIntyre, Tiare Silvasy, Hamutahl Cohen, and Esen MomolAugust 24th, 2022Maintaining an edible landscape using the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) principles provides a practical approach to food production in the home environment. Integrating pest management strategies, addressing nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning techniques, timely harvesting, and mulching are all practices that contribute to having a healthy edible landscape. The audience for this new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is Floridian homeowners attempting to grow edibles, such as vegetables, fruits and herbs. Written by Rachel Gutner, Tina McIntyre, Tiare Silvasy, Hamutahl Cohen, and Esen Momol.
Summer Pruning in Low-Chill Peaches Grown in Florida
HS1377/HS1377 by Ali Sarkhosh, Dustin Huff, Trequan McGee, and Juanita PopenoeOctober 4th, 2020
Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums
HS365/HS1111 by Ali Sarkhosh and James FergusonSeptember 4th, 2018
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Don’t Do It! The Late Fall Duval Gardeners Dilemma.
Duval MGVOctober 24th, 2023Dilemma: To Prune or Not To Prune in November! Are you tempted to cut or pull spent plants that have gone to seed? Isn’t a neatly trimmed bed delightfully satisfying and aren’t you dying to clean it all up after the chaos of this mad, hot summer? Wait! If you can. Some are putting out […]
Why won’t my tree fruit?
Jeff WasielewskiAugust 31st, 2023There are a number of controllable factors that combine to create a tree healthy enough to fruit. A healthy tree must have a strong root system, adequate light, proper pruning, proper nutrition, the right age, proper pollination, no mechanical damage, been planted properly, and adequate irrigation. The question, “Why won’t my tree fruit?” is one […]
Mango Morning: Pruning Mango Trees
Jessica M. RyalsJuly 27th, 2023This year’s UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Annual Mango Morning class partnered with the Florida Forest Service to teach participants how to properly plant and prune mango trees. After an indoor lecture, we took 50 class participants into the Collier Extension Fruit Grove to pick up some tools and try out the techniques for themselves. When […]
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