Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

Q. Our young navel orange tree has a tall sprout coming up the middle. This is the first year the sprout has grown leaves; before it was just thorns. Should this sprout be cut off? This year’s crop of ...