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With concave cutters we prune all unwanted growth.
REFINEMENT OF BRANCH PROFILE
Let’s use the rst le branch as an example.
e whole branch structure has been worked on in the same fashion.
Work consists of eliminating old leaves, cleaning the interior and superior pro le of branches and eliminating erratic growth.
Each bud, no matter how small it may be, can develop into a new sub-branch. If these are not eliminated, the whole structure of the tree and ne rami cation may be compromised.
Although these tasks might seem tedious, it is necessary to perform them, without fail.
Small concave cutters are a good tool, as they allow access to tight spots to eliminate branches on point and without leaving stubs.
We prune all unwanted growth and old leaves.
After performing the same task to the whole canopy.
We use our fingers to eliminate old leaves.
First left branch, after work.
Left; A view from the bottom shows that the branch remains in place without the aide of wire and that the ramification has adequate pro- portions in relationship to the trunk.
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