Pruning & Training

Shaping a tree on purpose — pruning and grafting basics, training systems like espalier and pollarding, and the tools that make the cuts.

Pruning

Espalier

Grafting

Pollarding

Coppicing

Pruning shears

Pleaching

ORCHARDHOME

Grow your own fruit — backyard orchards and pick-your-own know-how.

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