An unusual training and pruning method

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Axier

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Posted 1193652351	Reply with quote #1

Here you can see an unusual training and pruning method of a fig tree. In my opinion, It resembles that one used in London plane trees (Platanus acerifolia): The photo is of the following link: http://www.plantesdusud.com/spip.php?article807 This method is named in french tête de chat (head of cat) and it is used in some ornamental trees like plane trees and lindens. Here you are an explanation in french __________________ Axier Basque Country Z9

pitangadiego

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Posted 1193714183	Reply with quote #2

It is called "pollarding". We used to see it done with fruitless mulberries. Full size trees could add about 10-15' in a few months. http://www.passionfortrees.co.uk/html/pollard.html __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

Axier

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Posted 1193733113	Reply with quote #3

Thank you Jon, I didn't know the name in english. __________________ Axier Basque Country Z9

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