NMSU's Extension pecan specialist, Richard Heerema, demonstrates the type of cuts used to train young pecan trees for healthy growth. You'll learn about the importance of locating the central leader on a young tree. Dr. Heerema demonstrates the three-cut pruning method and covers trimming the lower and upper scaffolds, tipping cuts, heading cuts, and bud removal. For more information on trimming pecan trees, please visit https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_h/H605/index.html.
