What are eight general pointers that should be followed when making pruning cuts?
What will be an ideal response?
• Define pruning goals, and determine the best time of the year to prune.
• Prune cautiously.
• Use sharp tools.
• Start pruning with parts that pose a threat to the plant.
• Select scaffold branches with wide branch angles.
• Do not prune too close to the trunk of the tree, and do not leave too much of a stub.
• Leave a small portion of stem above the bud.
• Prune to direct branches outward, not inward.
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What will be an ideal response?
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