. The effect of pruning in the training of young olive trees . Fig. 7.—Manzanillo tree 2 years old supported by ;i l>and of cloth passed around the tree and the ends nailed to a stake. tying to one or two opposing branches by means of tarred grape twine. The twine was fastened to screw-eyes inserted in the respective branches. Many branches were supported in this manner during the third season and a few during the fourth season. No tying was done after the fourth season. The scaffold branches of the Sevillano and Ascolano grew very nearly in the desired position and required practically no
. The effect of pruning in the training of young olive trees . Fig. 7.—Manzanillo tree 2 years old supported by ;i l>and of cloth passed around the tree and the ends nailed to a stake. tying to one or two opposing branches by means of tarred grape twine. The twine was fastened to screw-eyes inserted in the respective branches. Many branches were supported in this manner during the third season and a few during the fourth season. No tying was done after the fourth season. The scaffold branches of the Sevillano and Ascolano grew very nearly in the desired position and required practically no artificial support. An occasional branch was kept in place with tarred grape twine and screw- eyes as was done with the Manzanillo.
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