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Tortuga
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Myrtle Beach, SC
When to notch?
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May 18, 2023, 10:03:23 AM »
I have a few citrus that I would like to have more lateral growth and bush out more. I have watched some videos on how to notch fruit trees. Can citrus be notched and if so when is the best time to do so?
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Millet
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Re: When to notch?
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May 18, 2023, 10:32:28 AM »
I assume your tree is growing in a container. If so, you can cut off the main central stem of the tree at approximately 2 foot of height. After doing so, the tree will began to produce side branching growth in several weeks time.
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poncirsguy
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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 6a/6b
Re: When to notch?
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May 18, 2023, 09:40:01 PM »
I don't notch my citrus and I get.
Most of my branching forms at the graft line. My rootstock is Flying dragon so I know a root stock sucker by its leaves of 3.
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Travillion
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USA, Arizona, Phoenix (Zone 9b)
Re: When to notch?
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May 19, 2023, 07:19:14 PM »
I don't have much experience with notching. However, I tried it after watching some videos. My tree branched out just about everywhere except where I notched. So.... I don't put too much stock in notching.
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