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Jun 29, Mature Citrus Trees. Mature citrus trees still need sprouts removed regularly. They also may need judicious pruning of dead branches. Any limb that looks as if it's ailing should be removed to keep any potential problems from spreading. This also keeps a dying limb from using water and nutrients that could benefit the rest of the tree. When you're pruning citrus trees, look for limbs that crisscross and remove them. 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 shrubclean.bars: 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 shrubclean.barted Reading Time: 2 mins.