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Satsuma Tree Question
Posted on 7/12/12 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 7/12/12 at 7:57 pm
I planted a satsuma back in April. Its growing like crazy, but some of the new growth has thorns and some does not. My dad said to cut the thorny branches off, but my coworker says to leave them. What do you guys/gals think I should do?
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Posted on 7/12/12 at 8:02 pm to buzwa
It's called a sucker and it will basically suck the nutrients from the rest of the tree anD wont produce jack shite. Cut that beast off and enjoy your healthy satsumas.
This post was edited on 7/12/12 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 7/12/12 at 8:03 pm to buzwa
Does the portion of the tree with thorns sprout from near the base? The bottom of the trunk is normally the rootstock. Any limbs which branch from there should be taken off as soon as you notice them. If not, they will tend to grow much more vigorously than the fruit portion of the tree.
These limbs will rob the fruiting portion of the tree of energy. If 80% of your tree is the rootstock, there's not much energy left for your Satsuma portion to blossom.
These limbs will rob the fruiting portion of the tree of energy. If 80% of your tree is the rootstock, there's not much energy left for your Satsuma portion to blossom.
Posted on 7/12/12 at 8:12 pm to buzwa
Yea, I planted my trees in April as well. Noticed a couple thorny branches a couple months later and cut them off
Posted on 7/12/12 at 9:09 pm to buzwa
Thanks for the input. Much appreciated 
Posted on 7/12/12 at 9:10 pm to buzwa
Double post.
This post was edited on 7/12/12 at 9:30 pm
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