![]() Paint these branches in watered-down white acrylic paint to protect the bark from sunburn. This entails cutting back all shoots, leaving only the main scaffold branches. Pruning the skeleton should be done in autumn. This step will also ensure that more light gets within the canopy, reaching the fruit within it better. In this part of the process where the tree is aged and mature, you’ll need to consider removing an entire scaffold limb on opposite sides of alternate trees to enable easier fruit picking. You should consider pruning the branches in the top to ensure enough light gets in to maintain fruit production within the canopy. Horizontal shoots should be selected as fruiting wood. Once established, prune subsidiary branches from the main ones to ensure there’s no competition between them. Aim for about eight main branches as the dominant limbs. ![]() These branches should be staggered because too many in one spot can lead to crowding and weakening further on in the future. By adhering to this height, you’ll avoid problems with skirting later. A good rule of thumb to remember is that there should be at least 20 cm of space between the roots and the first branches. Avoid permitting branching on young trees until they reach between 50 cm and 60 cm. Make sure there is a balance between the root system and the top of the tree. Start by addressing the canopy of your lemon tree. ![]()
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