How to Prune Guava Trees
Look for old growth in the middle of the branch.. Cut off old growth at the base of the stem.. Prune the smallest branches 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the trunk.
Steps
1
Look for old growth in the middle of the branch.
Look for old growth in the middle of the branch.
2
Cut off old growth at the base of the stem.
Cut off old growth at the base of the stem.
3
Prune the smallest branches 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the trunk.
Prune the smallest branches 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the trunk.
4
Cut branches with small fruits 1 in (2.5 cm) from the stem.
Cut branches with small fruits 1 in (2.5 cm) from the stem.
5
Find the previous year's growth on secondary branches.
Find the previous year's growth on secondary branches.
6
Prune away all of the previous year's growth to encourage new fruit.
Prune away all of the previous year's growth to encourage new fruit.
7
Cut branches off at a 45-degree angle.
Cut branches off at a 45-degree angle.
8
Remove diseased branches at the base of the stem.
Remove diseased branches at the base of the stem.
9
Look for branches that are touching the ground.
Look for branches that are touching the ground.
10
Follow the branch to the trunk.
Follow the branch to the trunk.
11
Cut each branch off about 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the base of the tree.
Cut each branch off about 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the base of the tree.
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