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Involves cutting off the top of the tree to maintain a certain height and shape. It's not commonly recommended for fruit trees as it can reduce fruit production and expose trees to diseases. If necessary, shear in the dormant season.

Involves cutting back large portions of the tree to encourage new growth and revive an old or overgrown tree. This is an extensive process and best done in the dormant season, spread over a few years.

Is the practice of controlling tree growth for decorative and fruit production purposes through pruning and tying branches to a frame. Initial structure is established in the dormant season, with maintenance pruning throughout the growing season.

Targets the removal of specific lateral branches to improve airflow and sunlight exposure. It is a technique best applied in the dormant season but can be done carefully during the growing season if needed.

Shortens a shoot or branch to stimulate the growth of buds just below the cut. Used to shape the tree and encourage bushier growth. Preferably done in late winter or early spring.

Involves removing the vertical shoots that grow from the trunk or branches and do not bear fruit. This improves the tree structure and redirects energy. Best done in late winter or early spring.

Removes an entire shoot, limb, or branch at its point of origin. This is done to improve light penetration and air movement through the canopy. Best performed in late winter or early spring before the growth starts.

Suckers are vigorous vertical growths from the root system and need to be removed to avoid nutrient competition with the main tree. It should be done as soon as they appear, typically in spring or early summer.

Removes the vertical branches and directs growth into selected horizontal branches. This promotes fruit production and should be done in the dormant season for best results.