Early Pruning of Young Pecan Trees Affects Growth and Bole Quality
Date Published: 1988
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- Toliver, John R.
School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA - Dicke, Steve
School of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Artificial pruning may improve stem quality but its effects on early growth are unknown. This study was designed to compare pecan stem growth and quality in an unpruned control with annual prunings (aged 3-6 years) and one pruning at age 6.5 yrs. In addition, a P and K fertilizer treatment was evaluated. Fertilization increased height and diameter growth by 42% after 5 yrs. Pruning resulted in creating 235 pecan trees/acre with at least a 6- to 12- ft clear bole versus 0/acre on the control at age 8 years.
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