Nb Block 3 Pruning

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4 reasons why we prune plants

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1. Improve a plants health

2. Improve appearance

3. Control or stimulate growth

4. Prevent safety hazards

Front 2

What is shearing?

Back 2

Cutting branches uniformly creating a sculpted or formal effect

Front 3

When should birches and maples be pruned?

Back 3

When in full leaf. This avoids bleeding of sap.

Front 4

When should pine species be pruned?

Back 4

During their candle stage, when the new growth (candle) is fully extended

Front 5

How much of the of the candle should be pruned off of a pine tree?

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1/3 to 1/2

Front 6

Some tree diseases are most active during certain times of year. How should pruning be approached when this is concerned?

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Avoid pruning those species when the disease is most active

Front 7

When should early flowering shrubs be pruned?

Back 7

After flowering

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When should late flowering shrubs be pruned?

Back 8

After flowering or in spring when growth starts

Front 9

When do you prune fruit bearing shrubs?

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In the spring before growth starts

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What is the purpose of the THINNING pruning method?

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Remove selected branches at their point of origin to increase light and air movement through the crown

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What is the purpose of the RAISING pruning method?

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Removing branches from the lower portion of the crown, usually to provide clearance for pedestrians or vehicles

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What is the purpose of the REDUCTION pruning method?

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Cut the end of branches to diminish the height/ spread of a tree. This is often done to provide clearance for utility lines

Front 13

The three cut method should be used for branches larger than __.

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1 inch

2.5cm

Front 14

What is this method called?

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Three cut method

Front 15

Pruners are used to cut branches smaller than __ in diameter.

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1/2 inch.

2cm

Front 16

What are the 2 basic types of hand pruners?

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Anvil and bypass

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What type of pruners are these?

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Bypass

Front 18

What type of pruners are these?

Back 18

Anvil

Front 19

What type of hand pruners have a curved blade,that slides past a broader blade, that makes a clean cut?

Back 19

Bypass

Front 20

What type of hand pruners have a straight blade and can crush or tear plant tissue?

Back 20

Anvil pruner

Front 21

When are loppers used instead of hand pruners?

Back 21

Cutting larger branches up to

1 1/2" in diameter

4cm

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Back 22

Hedge shears

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Back 23

Loppers

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Back 24

Pole pruner with saw

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Back 25

Hedge trimmer

Front 26

2 basic types of pruning

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Reduction

Thinning

Front 27

When is the best time to prune evergreens?

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Early summer.

To prepare them for winter

Front 28

What type of pruning is this ?

Back 28

Thinning

Front 29

Type of pruning?

Back 29

Raising

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Type of pruning?

Back 30

Raising

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Type of pruning

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Reduction

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Topping

Front 33

During the 3 cut method, how should the first cut be done?

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Underneath the branch, and cut 1/4 into the branches diameter.

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During the 3 cut method, how far should your first cut be from the branch collar?

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18"

45cm

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How far should cut #2 be from cut #1?

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6"

15cm

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Deadheading

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Removing the spent flowers, forcing the plant to bloom again.

If the spent flower isnt removed then that flower will set seed instead