How to Trim a Mango Tree

The mango tree is popular in native lands such as, Burma, India and Malaysia, but it can also be found in United States locations. A mango tree can grow up to 100 feet tall, although there are smaller versions which are easier to harvest fruit from. These varieties are pruned back severely in order to maintain their shorter height. A mango tree has large green thick leaves which are usually 12 inches wide. Flowers bloom between the spring and summer months, and fruit is produced at different times of the year depending on the variety of the mango tree.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pruning shears
• Pruning saw

1. Remove all excess growth from the inside of the tree to allow the light to shine in. Use a pair of pruning shears or a pruning saw.

2. Trim away all of the dead and dying twigs and small branches. Remove water-sprouts.

3. Thin and prune all side branches when the canopies overlap, at least 50 cm from the main branch.

4. Make clean cuts on the branches and seal the cuts with paint to promote healing.

5. Prune your mango tree after the fruit producing season. The best time to trim your tree is once the mango fruit is ripe and picked.

Tips & Warnings

• Properly pruning your mango tree allows the sun to kill bad fungus and tree attacking pests.
• To prevent accidents while pruning the tops of the mango trees, use safety ropes and a buddy. Do not attempt to trim your mango tree with dull shears. The tool you use to prune the tree must be sharp.

[dushyantmishra]

on 8/31/2009 In bearing mango trees, branches with less crotch angle (Vertical branches) should be pruned to avoid overcrowding of branches. this practice facilitates light availability and air circulation for shoot maturity.

[dushyantmishra]

on 8/31/2009 In bearing mango trees, branches with less crotch angle (Vertical branches) should be pruned to avoid overcrowding of branches. this practice facilitates light availability and air circulation for shoot maturity.