Question | Two basic types of pruning are heading-back and thinning-out. Which of the following is true about these pruning methods? |
1. | Thinning cuts leave behind a good portion of the stem and many axillary buds. |
2. | Thinning cuts are made close to a main branch or ground and few axillary buds are left. |
3. | Heading cuts usually remove entire branches and leave no buds. |
4. | Heading cuts remove a portion of the stem and only terminal buds are left |
The correct answer is (2) |