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Nov 15, Also more light shines into the trees, so that more fruit is borne on the lower branches. Light or minor pruning can be done any time of year to correct imbalances or limb breakages.

However, major or heavy pruning should only be done in the early part of the year from January through April. Apr 22, When pruning avocado trees, remember this: always prune with a purpose and avoid under- or over-pruning the avocado trees. Also remember that what works for one tree may not work for another tree - pruning should be done on a case-by-case basis as no two avocado trees are the same.

Where did you buy the tree?

Basic shaping of avocado trees should start in the nursery, while training should begin immediately. Aug 19, Light pruning can be done at any time. Heavy pruning should be done in late winter or early spring. This is just before your tree’s active growing period. Pruning is important in order to keep the tree a manageable height and width for you.

Jun 27, The best time when to prune an avocado tree is really anytime, as long as you are doing light pruning.

If you wish to do heavy pruning on your avocado tree, then you may want to wait until late winter or early spring, which is right before the active growing period for the tree.

This will ensure that the tree regains its full shape faster. Mar 29, Avocado trees usually grow at least a couple feet each year, mostly in rain falling on tree, but you don’t have to let them.

I don’t always wait until late winter/early spring to prune. Oct 26, A few people have asked me about how I prune my young avocado trees, so here's a video in which I demonstrate how I do it. Enjoy!

How can we accomplish that?

Oct 02, This video will teach you techniques for pruning avocado trees to keep them small by encouraging low branching. The avocado tree in this video is a Type A se.