How to Prune an Avocado Tree in a Pot
Disinfect your tools.. Cut the central stem once it's 6 inches (15 cm) tall.. Cut the tip and upper leaves off of the central stem once it's 12 inches (30 cm) tall.
Steps
1
Disinfect your tools.
Disinfect your tools.
2
Cut the central stem once it's 6 inches (15 cm) tall.
Cut the central stem once it's 6 inches (15 cm) tall.
3
Cut the tip and upper leaves off of the central stem once it's 12 inches (30 cm)
Cut the tip and upper leaves off of the central stem once it's 12 inches (30 cm) tall.
4
Trim lateral branches once they're 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long.
Trim lateral branches once they're 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long.
5
Clean your pruning tools.
Clean your pruning tools.
6
Prune your tree in autumn or winter.
Prune your tree in autumn or winter.
7
Prune the higher limbs of your tree.
Prune the higher limbs of your tree.
8
Stake your tree when it gets to be 2 feet (0.61 m) tall.
Stake your tree when it gets to be 2 feet (0.61 m) tall.
9
Prune to keep your tree proportional.
Prune to keep your tree proportional.
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