BRANCHING without cutting: A WSU researcher is exploring ways to stimulate branching of young cherry trees without damaging them

摘要

Finding a way to stimulate branching of young cherry trees without resorting to pruning or scoring is a goal of Dr. Don ElMng, horticulturist with Washington State University in Wenatchee. Pruning can stimulate branching, though not necessarily the kind of branching the grower hopes for, ElMng said. Other disadvantages are that it involves removing some of the tree growth, and generally delays and reduces cropping.