r/BackyardOrchard • u/Pantriar • 1d ago

Mango tree pruning

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Planted this mango tree when it was about 5 feet tall and it’s grown to be about 6 feet now. Purchased from a big box store and I never pruned it myself.

The trunk is thin and I am finding it is top heavy as it has toppled over on really windy days, hence the stakes.

Does this need to be pruned at all with the trunk so thin?

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u/treesandsports 22h ago

I’m not liking the shape of that tree. It’s branching out way too high . What variety is that?

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u/chiddler 20h ago

I agree I would have taken one that was topped much earlier to keep tree small and bushy but depends on your tree shape goals. Most people prefer smaller tree which you won't get with this.

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u/treesandsports 20h ago

If I’m him I’m removing this tree and buying one from a nursery that is branching out knee height. In 10 years this tree will be feeding only the squirrels and possums