Table 1.

Mean number of primaryz branches pruned and cuts per branch to achieve targeted pruning severity.

Targeted pruning severity (TPS)Number of primary branches pruned per treeNumber of cuts per branch
25%4.1 (1.1)y1.9 (0.9)
50%4.1 (0.9)2.2 (0.9)
75%3.9 (1.4)2.1 (0.8)

  • ↵z Primary branches are those attached to the trunk.

  • ↵y Mean (standard deviation).