How to Prune Jocote?
(Spondias purpurea)
Jocote, also known as Ciruela, Red mombin, spanish plug
Native to tropical America, jocote is a fruit-bearing tree known for its attractive foliage and succulent drupes. Key pruning techniques include thinning out dense branches to improve light penetration and fruit production, removing dead or diseased wood, and shaping for structural integrity. Optimal pruning is done in spring, after the last frost but before peak growth. This timing encourages healing, stimulates growth, and prevents disease vulnerability. Pruning benefits the species by enhancing fruit quality, size, and tree vigor.