Pruning guide
How to prune african bush mango
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Pruning african bush mango — FAQ
When should I prune african bush mango?
Dry season before new growth flush. Young trees: encourage a single dominant leader and remove weak or narrow-angled scaffold branches. Mature trees: remove dead, diseased, or crossing limbs with clean cuts outside the branch collar. Lower-branch removal for orchard access is optional — make clean cuts and allow natural compartmentalisation.
How often does african bush mango need pruning?
Structurally in years 1–4; light maintenance every 2–3 years. African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) is a large tropical forest tree. Pruning is used mainly to establish a strong scaffold when young and to remove dead or diseased wood on mature trees. In plantation settings, lower branches are sometimes removed for clearance and harvest ease. It does not require regular heavy pruning.
How do you prune african bush mango?
Young trees: encourage a single dominant leader and remove weak or narrow-angled scaffold branches. Mature trees: remove dead, diseased, or crossing limbs with clean cuts outside the branch collar. Lower-branch removal for orchard access is optional — make clean cuts and allow natural compartmentalisation.