The moderate climate of our country makes the choice of species of fruit trees really large. The most popular are apple trees, cherries, plums, cherries and pears.Some of these trees, however, after a few years may take up too much space.So what can we do with a tree that is too bulky?
Sometimes the cut itself is insufficient, because even after strong cutting of the crown
and so long shoots grow every year. If we want to preserve the tree, the only option is to strongly inhibit its growth. Most methods of limiting tree growth involve treating the above-ground part of the plant.In addition to trimming the top and larger limbs, the best known and most effective treatments include bending young branches.
Cross cutting the trunk by obstructing the flow of nutrients also inhibits the growth of the whole tree. There is also a method of limiting the tree's growth force known in fruit-growing (it concerns the underground part). It involves trimming the roots on one or both sides of the tree.It is a somewhat time-consuming and sometimes difficult procedure, but extremely effective and, importantly, safe for the tree.
A root cut once performed reduces the growth force of an adult tree by even half (the effect is visible for 2-3 years). The fruiting usually remains at the same level.We will therefore collect the same amount of fruit from the tree as before, only the strong growth of shoots in the crown will cease. The nutrients will be provided to feed the developing fruit first and then to produce new shoots.
Before we start pruning the trees
Cutting the roots also has a positive effect on the formation of the most valuable shoots.Poorly growing and therefore valuable fruit-bearing shoots will sprout instead of long shoots, which usually do not bear fruit.After a few years, however, the tree's growth may be strong again, and then the treatment can be repeated.
