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2. Tree topping - Wikipedia

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   Some people have been known to top trees in order to stimulate new growth. When a tree is topped, many adventitious shoots, known as suckers begin to grow from the wound. This is the tree's response to the sudden loss of leaves. Although the tree is able to produce an abundance of suckers, they are susceptible to numerous problems.

3. Pollarding - Wikipedia

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   Some trees may be rejuvenated by pollarding – for example, Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'), a flowering species that becomes brittle and top-heavy when older. [citation needed] Oaks, when very old, can form new trunks from the growth of pollard branches; that is, surviving branches which have split away from the main branch naturally.

4. Pruning - Wikipedia

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   Pruning is a horticultural, arboricultural, and silvicultural practice involving the selective removal of certain parts of a plant, such as branches, buds, or roots. The practice entails the targeted removal of diseased , damaged, dead, non-productive, structurally unsound, or otherwise unwanted plant material from crop and landscape plants .

5. How to Prune an Apple Tree So It Produces Fruit for ... - AOL

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   How to Prune Apple Trees. When pruning an apple tree, make sure you have the right tools—like hand pruners, a hand saw, and a step ladder. Then follow these tips from experts to properly prune ...

6. Apical dominance - Wikipedia

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   Pruning techniques such as coppicing and pollarding make use of this natural response to curtail direct plant growth and produce a desired shape, size, and/or productivity level for the plant. The principle of apical dominance is manipulated for espalier creation, hedge building, or artistic sculptures called topiary .

7. How to Prune a Lemon Tree So it Produces Fruit for ... - AOL

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   The next best time to prune is right after the last frost of the season, when you can cut back any damaged or dead branches. When Not to Prune. There are a few times you should never prune a lemon ...