Summer Pruning Persimmon Trees for Incredible Results
Channel: Ross Raddi
Date: 2023-05-25

This video discusses the technique of summer pruning for enhancing the yield of persimmon trees. The speaker demonstrates the effectiveness of this method with an eight-year-old persimmon tree, which is lush and full due to summer pruning. The method involves topping branches at the end of May or in June to encourage a second growth flush. This multiplies one branch into many, leading to a fuller tree with more flowers. 

The video also addresses the common problem of fruit drop in persimmons, and shares an optional technique of planting male or female trees that produce male flowers to cross-pollinate and reduce fruit drop. However, this technique may result in more seeds in the fruits.

Introduction (00:00): 
Summer pruning persimmon trees. Highlighting the fullness and lushness of the Rosseyanka persimmon tree as a result of this method and its impact on increasing fruit production.

Pruning benefits (00:33): 
The purpose of summer pruning and its common application across various types of fruit trees. Explains the effect of pruning on the branching structure of the tree, helping to increase the number of branches.

Second growth flush (01:07): 
Encouraging a second growth flush, which results in multiplying branches, thus leading to a fuller tree.

Flower formation (01:44): 
The benefits of summer pruning, which stimulates new growth, leading to the formation of new flowers. These flowers are pollinated by bees, leading to a higher yield of persimmons.

Fruit drop problem (02:18): 
Fruit drop in persimmon trees, and how it's more prevalent in certain varieties. Explains that this is a normal part of growing persimmons.

Cross-pollination (03:23): 
Planting a male or female tree that produces male flowers to cross-pollinate and reduce fruit drop, but mentions the trade-off of more seeds in the fruits.

Summer pruning technique (03:54): 
Using summer pruning to increase the number of flowers, in order to counterbalance the inevitable fruit drop.

Pruning demonstration (04:28): 
An example of how summer pruning is done, topping the branches to promote a second flush of growth, which leads to additional branching.

Branching example (05:00): 
An example of a pruned branch that has produced new branches, leading to a denser canopy and more flowers in the current growing season.

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