Pulling branches is a key measure to relax the tree, bear fruit early and prevent baldness at the lower part of branches. Branching is usually carried out in May to June, when the branches are soft and easy to open and finalize the design. However, the main branches of 1 ~ 2-year-old young trees will not be pulled out until June to July, and premature pulling will weaken the growth of new shoots and affect the formation of main branches.

The main branches and lateral branches should be opened at the angle required by the tree. Don't pull the branches horizontally or droop, otherwise the tips of the branches will weaken and the branches on the back will flourish (Figure 80).

Fig. 80 The backbone branches are horizontal, and the upper branches on the back are flourishing.

If the angle is not large enough, it is easy to produce upper strength and lower weakness and lower baldness (Figure 8 1).

Fig. 8 1 the angle of the backbone branch is small, and it is easy to be "strong on the top and weak on the bottom"

If it is bent into an arch, it is easy to draw thick branches in the bent and prominent parts, which will disturb the tree shape and fail to achieve the purpose of pulling branches (Figure 82).

Figure 82. The backbone branches are arched, and the protruding parts are easy to grow.

Branching methods can be adapted to local conditions, including supporting, pulling, hanging and grading (Figure 83).

Figure 83 Method of Opening Angle