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Pruning guide

How to prune durian

Best time
After harvest, before the next flush of growth
How often
Annually
Technique
Train young trees to a single leader with scaffold branches at 60–90 cm intervals. On mature trees, use a pruning saw to remove deadwood and water shoots from the scaffold. Shorten long, drooping laterals to an upward-facing bud to keep the canopy balanced.

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Pruning durian — FAQ

When should I prune durian?

After harvest, before the next flush of growth. Train young trees to a single leader with scaffold branches at 60–90 cm intervals. On mature trees, use a pruning saw to remove deadwood and water shoots from the scaffold. Shorten long, drooping laterals to an upward-facing bud to keep the canopy balanced.

How often does durian need pruning?

Annually. Durian trees need formative pruning when young to establish a strong central leader and well-spaced scaffold branches. Mature trees require annual post-harvest tidying: remove deadwood, water shoots, and branches that are crowding the canopy. Over-pruning reduces the following season's crop, so maintain a light touch — remove no more than one-quarter of the canopy per year.

How do you prune durian?

Train young trees to a single leader with scaffold branches at 60–90 cm intervals. On mature trees, use a pruning saw to remove deadwood and water shoots from the scaffold. Shorten long, drooping laterals to an upward-facing bud to keep the canopy balanced.