Seed-Grown Trees
Seed-grown trees can grow quite large and take longer to bear fruit. The large trees have upwards-facing branches growing at acute angles, giving the tree a closed, crowded habit. The large, thick branches pose a challenge when training large fruit trees, especially for thorny citrus trees. Trimming them does not usually resolve the closely packed branches.
We Allowed the trees’ branches to grow upright until the trees began to bear fruit. The weight of the fruits will force the branches to grow away from the stem, which allows the trees to train themselves naturally. However, heavy-bearing trees must be thinned out to control the load placed on each branch and prevent the branches from breaking. The branches will remain in position after the fruits are harvested.
Trees Grown From Cuttings
The trees propagated from cuttings can have the opposite problem. The main stem may have very few branches growing as a straight stem. Triming the main stem will force the tree to form branches. The main stem requires support if the fruits are too heavy. Thinning or removing the fruits may reduce the burden on the main stem.
In Conclusion
Seed-grown trees develop large, upright branches that complicate training due to their crowded growth. They naturally adjust as they bear fruit, which requires careful thinning to prevent branch breakage. In contrast, trees from cuttings often lack branches and need trimming to promote growth, with support needed for heavy fruit loads.
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