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How to Manage Pests
Pests in Gardens and Landscapes
Training
Young trees are pruned to develop a tree structure that
supports the limbs that ultimately support the heavy
fruit load during the season. The goal of training is
to develop a sturdy tree and a canopy that is capable
of producing large crops and fills its allotted space.
Training occurs during the first 2 to 3 years after
planting and should be completed before fruit is allowed
to set.
Apricots are typically trained to the open vase system or modified vase system where the center
is open and has 3 or 4 main scaffolds with no central leader. Remember that exposed limbs on young
trees
sunburn easily. Protect exposed limbs with a 50:50 mix of white interior latex paint and water
or whitewash. | 
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vase-shaped open center tier |
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