How to Prune Caucasian walnut?
(Pterocarya fraxinifolia)
Caucasian walnut, also known as Caucasian walnut
Caucasian walnut, a deciduous tree with pinnate leaves and long catkins, flourishes with regular pruning. Optimal pruning occurs in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Key techniques involve removing dead or diseased wood, thinning crowded branches, and shaping the canopy to facilitate light penetration and air flow, crucial for caucasian walnut's vitality. Pruning not only promotes health and structural integrity but also enhances nut production, key for this species.