4 Basic Pruning Cuts, Demonstrated & Explained!
UC Marin Master Gardeners · 241K views · 7:52
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BeginnerTime Required
< 1 hrEstimated Cost
FreePermit Required
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pruning shears, loppersLearn the four basic pruning cuts from UC Marin Master Gardener and Pruning Guild member Kirby Wilcox. Four cuts — Heading, Thinning, Releadering (or Reduction), and Jump cuts are demonstrated and explained in detail.
Pruning cuts, performed properly and at the right time, can help improve the structure, health and performance of your trees and shrubs.
For more details on pruning, visit our website at https://marinmg.ucanr.edu/CARE/HOWTOPRUNE/