While pruning the olive trees, it is preferred to make a few well-placed cuts rather than making many small cuts. A lopper or pruning saw is used for this process. The open centre or vase pruning is a very common practice for olive farming to facilitate sunlight penetration into the central parts of the tree. Branches that are taller are also removed to keep the height of the tree small. Pruning is done once in three years during the period from the end of winter and flowering period. These trees can also be pruned in spring or early summer after the appearance of flower buds. Trimming of the tree has to be always done after the winter rains are over.
How do you prune olive trees?
