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Old 09-26-2014, 07:49 AM
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Default Pruning citrus trees?

I have a Satsuma and Navel tree and was wondering if the branches ever need to be pruned back. Seems like branches tend to get very long and limber.
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Old 09-26-2014, 10:28 AM
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I trim mine back in the winter after harvest. Seems to work with mine. I'm no expert though.
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Old 09-26-2014, 03:46 PM
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I cut mine back selectively every year. Cut to the trunk either top or lower outside . Top one year , outside next cause it will take a years growth to produce again. Thats the way mine is anyway , don't know if its rite but works for me. You let them get too high and you'll need a ladder.As ragin say after harvest and last chance of freeze.
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Old 12-21-2014, 11:14 AM
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its about that time if you have the desire to trim, just don't go too far and just snip off the tips to stop outward growth so it spreads out more. also trim off lower branches and sprouts as I find they hang too low and I think the tree is healthier with less clutter around the main trunk
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Old 12-21-2014, 02:19 PM
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This will answer a few questions.

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonly...truslowres.pdf
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Old 12-21-2014, 05:08 PM
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Had a grower tell me to coat any pruning spots w/ elmers glue . Been doing it for years. so far no rot or insect damage when pruning
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