Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Initial Structural Pruning

Here we see two approaches to initial structural pruning, height reduction, and selective branch removal to allow for increased sun penetration through the canopy. Always be sure to make your cut at an angle so that water does not pool on the exposed wood which could cause rot. Conducted at HUPC member’s farm, Mike Nakada, in February 2018. You will see 4-year-old Ma‘afala trees that had never been pruned before. Looking for more farming videos? Check out some of our other videos! Maintenance Pruning - Part 1 • https://youtu.be/x-hZ8Hr6vlE?si=rzxnQKju6f6WXdsG 'Ulu Nutrient Management • https://youtu.be/7ubYs-rwpmE?si=LSmA3bn2sjSi9BjK How to Harvest 'Ulu • https://youtu.be/BxqotAtbv2g?si=YLygviA5J3yIYuIq Additional ‘ulu cultivation resources can be found at https://ulu.coop Like this content? Subscribe to the Hawai’i ‘Ulu Cooperative Channel on https://www.youtube.com/@HawaiiUluCooperative Learn more about Hawai’i ‘Ulu Cooperative at https://eatbreadfruit.com/ #ulu #breadfruit #farming #hawaii #agriculture #agroforestry #staplecrop #foodsecurity #pruning #jointherevULUtion