Pruning branches to my mango tree

This is taken on the evening of 28 February 2024. Where I managed to get experienced assistance in pruning branches to my mango tree.

The look before pruning process.

The look after pruning process.

Can see how much free space after the pruning process. Here can see more space on top left side of the picture.

I prefer to do the pruning myself. As I wanted to learn the best way to prune the tree. Especially to know the right and correct pruning angle, height and etc. Hopefully will be able to optimize incoming fruit yield for the mango tree.

Last year the tree started to bear flowers on April 2023. That is why I try to prune the branches in stages from now. I do love the used saw attachment to my extended pole. It really worth money invested for it.

Experience assistance is needed in order to be more strategic in pruning process and also to optimize time. Able to finished pruning 5 branches within 30 minutes time. When work in a team of 2 person. Quite an achievement for me.

Last mango fruit from last fruiting season 2023. It weigh 115.4 gm. Smallest one so far. But it is looking good. No crack. Despite the stained on the skin from the tree saps.

Post mortem on the pruning process:

- need to inform your neighbor so that they can park their car further away from pruning area. To avoid the pruned branches fall and hit their car

- need to drag away the fallen branch immediately to clear the road for other road user like car and motorcycle

- best to wear safety google. As the fallen debris from the sawed branches might get into your eyes. Especially when strong wind blows during the pruning process 

- need to know right angle for pruning. So that will get more sunlight to the bottom leaves. This is where experienced assistance is crucial

- need to have a good dry and sunny day. For better view and work.

- to get assistance. So that can swap when tired in pruning process. Better decision making for pruning angle and height. Faster cleanup time. And cutting down the branches to smaller parts. As it will be harder (more effort and force) to cut when it is dried up later

The self pruning process requires lots of effort, time, focus and energy. But I need to make sure to learn it for hands on experience,  better documentation and further experiments.

Able to take picture of this pruned branch. Where it has 9 new branches. After trim 2 branches earlier on December 2023. This only able to get this information when I do the cleanup myself.

Until then, be safe while pruning your mango tree.