Finally, since you want to grow this variety yourself you.

Most citrus trees are grafted.

All growth arising below the graft or from the root system should be removed to prevent the root stock from dominating and dwarfing out or killing the desired grafted tree. Start pruning the first section of the tree, beginning with the lowest scaffold limb. Prune each scaffold limb one at a time.

Step 2. Citrus trees are largely self-shaping, requiring little pruning. Occasional pruning to shape leggy branches or to give a citrus tree the desired shape can be done any time of the year except winter.

Pinch back tips of new growth to help round out citrus trees. Cut back erratic new growth or trunk suckers not wanted above the graft union. Dec 05, Major citrus tree pruning, which controls the size of the tree, should be done after risk of freeze has passed, but well in advance of summer heat. Otherwise, uncontrolled growth results in a tree that is less vigorous and uses water less efficiently.

Cut back erratic new growth or trunk suckers not wanted above the graft union.

You may need to prune the center of the tree if it is excessively dark and no fruit is produced in that area. Maintenance pruning, which involves removal Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Sep 24, To begin, sterilise the pruning and grafting equipment with a solution of 1 part household bleach to 3 parts water. The scion should be – mm long with buds. They should come from 1 year old wood of about mm in diameter and can be cut and stored wrapped in moist kitchen paper in a plastic bag in the fridge (not freezer) until stumpcutting.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

Apr 17, If you want to keep a citrus tree small or shape it, then trim the outside like you would trim a hedge. Don’t cut out entire branches and expose interior parts of the tree that are used to being shaded. Have a look at this video showing how citrus farmers mechanically prune their stumpcutting.bars: