Pruning guide
How to prune keitt mango
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Pruning keitt mango — FAQ
When should I prune keitt mango?
After the final harvest of the season (Keitt ripens late — August to October in Florida). Remove current-season growth back to 20–30 cm stubs from framework branches. Eliminate dead, crossing, and downward-angled wood. Keitt trees can be kept at 8–10 ft for backyard management with consistent annual heading cuts. Apply wound sealant if working in humid, anthracnose-prone climates.
How often does keitt mango need pruning?
Annually, after final harvest. Keitt Mango is a late-season, low-fibre cultivar that grows vigorously and benefits from post-harvest pruning to control size and refresh fruiting wood. Keitt often produces a second flush of fruit, so time pruning carefully after the final pick. Pruning opens the canopy, reduces fungal disease, and sets up the tree for the following year.
How do you prune keitt mango?
Remove current-season growth back to 20–30 cm stubs from framework branches. Eliminate dead, crossing, and downward-angled wood. Keitt trees can be kept at 8–10 ft for backyard management with consistent annual heading cuts. Apply wound sealant if working in humid, anthracnose-prone climates.