Cara Cara Pink Navel new branches

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  1. ricolac

    ricolac Member

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    I don't know if i am on the right forum, I am newby to growing citrus trees.
    I have question on new branches on my cara cara pink navel, lighter in color on other leaves branches are thin and leaves are farther from each other, with thorns but not long, should I cut this branches or keep it, is this a good branch? I took and attached pictures. I need help. Thanks. PA070148.JPG

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  2. thanrose

    thanrose Active Member 10 Years

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    I am certain your lowest branches are below the graft, which means you should prune them flush with the trunk. They won't be your pink navel.

    Citrus new growth is always a lighter green until the leaves mature and get the darker almost leathery green look.

    You have a lot of new growth, and some of it needs to be pruned off, but anything above the graft is okay.
     
  3. ricolac

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    Thank you for your immediate response. Everything is above the graft. So that means all branches are good, and i need to keep.
     
  4. Millet

    Millet Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    If the branches are above the graft line, than do not cut them off of the tree. - Millet (1,197-)
     

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