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areas produce quality fruit ? Limit canopy depth to m. ? Control tree size ? Unless control tree size the fruit moves up every year ? Lower part of tree will be shaded Maintain Productivity: Remove Unproductive Wood ? Fruiting wood which hangs down ? Fruiting wood which is shaded ? Water sprouts and root suckers ? Diseased or damaged wood ? Weak or thin wood Maintain Productivity: Remove Unproductive Wood ?Remove weak or thin wood Maintain Productivity: Remove Unproductive Wood ?Remove weak or thin wood Maintain Productivity: Maintain good vegetative:fruit balance ?Thin out excessively vigorous vegetative growth during summer ?Allows light into center of tree Maintain Productivity: Maintain good vegetative/fruit balance ? Remove excessive fruiting wood ? In peaches remove 4060% of new fruiting wood each year Conclusions: How should you train your trees? ? Many approaches work ? Open center is most mon for peaches ? Central leader is most mon for pome fruit ? Find a program that works and stick to it Conclusions: How should you train your trees? ?Keep in mind the four objectives ?Establish a strong tree framework ?Facilitate management of tree and crop ?Harvest sunlight efficiently ?Maintain productivity by balanced renewal Tools used in Tree Training ?Manipulati