Pruning guide
How to prune navel orange washington
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Pruning navel orange washington — FAQ
When should I prune navel orange washington?
Late winter after harvest (January–February in warm climates) before spring bud break. Open the centre by removing two or three inward-growing branches back to a lateral. Cut all water sprouts flush. Shorten only the most excessively long shoots to an outward bud; do not tip productive fruiting terminals broadly. Disinfect tools between trees.
How often does navel orange washington need pruning?
Annually; remove water sprouts as they appear. Washington Navel Orange needs modest annual pruning to keep the canopy open and productive. Remove water sprouts, crossing or rubbing branches, and dead wood. Navel oranges produce fruit terminally, so avoid tipping productive shoots. In containers, light heading of the longest branches controls size without significantly reducing yield.
How do you prune navel orange washington?
Open the centre by removing two or three inward-growing branches back to a lateral. Cut all water sprouts flush. Shorten only the most excessively long shoots to an outward bud; do not tip productive fruiting terminals broadly. Disinfect tools between trees.