A good pruning makes for the growth of a regular-shaped and well balanced foliage, thus enhancing the natural tree characteristics. Winter pruning is mainly done to correctly set up the general structure of the foliage, while the summer intervention has a maintenance purpose.
Photo a) the hydraulic drive platform mounted on the tractor allows to work easily between the tree lines and to mechanise the pruning operations.
Photo b,c,d,e,f)Various steps of a correct pruning sequence, cutting off ot the lateral and reconstruction of the main leader.