Pruning guide
How to prune lucuma
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning lucuma — FAQ
When should I prune lucuma?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does lucuma need pruning?
As needed. Lucuma needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune lucuma?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.