How to prune star apple

After the fruiting season ends, typically late spring to early summer in tropical climates. Use clean loppers or a pruning saw to remove deadwood and any branches growing toward the centre of the canopy. Head back the main leader if the tree is becoming too tall for easy harvest. Remove root suckers flush with the soil throughout the year.

Annually. Star apple grows into a large, naturally dense canopy and benefits from annual pruning to control height and improve light distribution inside the tree. Remove deadwood, crossing branches, and water shoots after fruiting. Young trees respond well to formative pruning into a modified central-leader or open-vase shape to keep future maintenance accessible.

Use clean loppers or a pruning saw to remove deadwood and any branches growing toward the centre of the canopy. Head back the main leader if the tree is becoming too tall for easy harvest. Remove root suckers flush with the soil throughout the year.