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Sep 21, Cut the top side of the branch, 18 inches from the tree's trunk. According to the University of Florida Extension office, this cut ensures that the branch splits without tearing the bark. Cut a small incision along the bark of the branch where the branch meets the trunk.

This cut should go along the surface of the branch, not parallel with the tree. Pruning could begin as early as November prior to harvesting in warmer areas. During this period, pruning operations should only cut minimal foliage and fruit from the trees. Valencia trees may be hedged in late fall with only minimal crop reduction when the hedging process removes only a small amount of vegetative growth.

Mar 05, The best time to prune a citrus tree is mid to late March. Do not prune after September to reduce encouraging late growth.

Young, tender growth produced late in the season is more susceptible to cold injury. As the tree matures and slows down in growth, it Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.