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REFINEMENT OF BRANCH PROFILE


                                                              Let’s use the first left branch as an example.
                                                              The whole branch structure has been worked on in the
                                                              same fashion.
                                                              Work consists of eliminating old leaves, cleaning the
                                                              interior and superior profile of branches and eliminating
                                                              erratic growth.
                                                              Each bud, no matter how small it may be, can develop
                                                              into a new sub-branch. If these are not eliminated, the
                                                              whole structure of the tree and fine ramification may be
                                                              compromised.
        With concave cutters we prune all unwanted growth.    Although these tasks might seem tedious, it is necessary
                                                              to perform them, without fail.

                                                              Small concave cutters are a good tool, as they allow access
                                                              to tight spots to eliminate branches on point and without
                                                              leaving stubs.

                                                              We prune all unwanted growth and old leaves.






                                                              After performing the same task to the whole canopy.





        We use our fingers to eliminate old leaves.






















        First left branch, after work.














                                                              Left; A view from the bottom shows that the branch remains in place
                                                              without the aide of wire and that the ramification has adequate pro-
                                                              portions in relationship to the trunk.


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