Citrus tree culture; facts on citrus trees and their diseases by Messick Henry Lafayette

Author:Messick, Henry Lafayette
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Trees -- Diseases and pests, Citrus fruits
Publisher: Laverne (Cal.) Laverne Leader

When the tree is about to come into bearing, principle number one is: to symmetrically shape and form your tree for its future. Take into consideration your climatic conditions, especially as to heat. Always leave your heavy branches on the south and west to protect your tree against the twelve to two o'clock sun. There can be no definite advice in this matter, for, as I stated above, each tree represents itself, and it is a question of good judgment. The man with the best judgment shapes his tree best for future conditions.

Principle number two: is to remove all surplus or unnatural wood, water sprouts, etc. This is another question of good judgment to determine what is fruit wood growth, and what vacancies and holes in your tree should be filled.

Principle number three: is to carefully prune your tree so that you may have small air chambers passing through from the north and east side of your tree. This I consider one of the most valuable points, especially where there is as much sunshine as is found in Southern California. These air chambers are great preventatives against moss, scaley bark, gum disease, and bark bound conditions. When plenty of air circulates around the tree with the southwest closed, where the strong heat penetrates, the air coming from the north and east keeps a much better temperature in your tree.

The writer will be only too glad to answer any and all questions regarding pruning, after he has obtained the full particulars and conditions surrounding

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