Why Do the Branches of Fruit Trees Need to Be Pruned?

Every year fruit trees need their branches cut and some are even cut twice a year. This Ls because the branches of fruit trees, such as the peach and apple shoot wantonly every year. If the extra branches are not cut, they will consume nutrients and develop luxuriant growth which even the sunshine cannot pass through. Without the sunshine, how can these trees yield plentiful and substan- tial fruits? Different fruits require different lengthes of branches. For instance, pears and apples develop better on short branches, while apricots and peaches, on long branches. To obtain more fruit, it is necessary to cut branches according to these requirements. Besides, diseased branches should be cut to reduce the damage.