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Fruit tree pruning

Fruit trees need special care to help them grow lots of delicious fruit! Pruning is one way to take care of a fruit tree. Pruning means cutting away parts of the tree like branches, leaves, and shoots. Pruning helps fruit trees stay healthy and strong and produce lots of delicious fruit. Pruning also helps make sure there is lots of room inside the tree so light and air can get inside. To prune a fruit tree, you will need pruning shears or a pruning saw. Pruning shears help cut away little pieces like branches. A pruning saw helps cut away bigger pieces like thick branches. Before you start pruning, you should look at the shape of the tree. This will help you decide which branches you should prune and which branches should stay. Then, you can start pruning. Make sure to cut away any dead or diseased branches. You can also cut away any shoots that are growing too close together. Finally, you can carefully trim away any branches that are growing in the wrong direction. Remember, it’s important to be careful when you’re pruning so you don’t damage the tree. After you’re done, the tree should look better and be ready to grow lots of delicious fruit!