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Reduction Cut

Definition

Reduction cuts (also called drop-crotch cuts) are pruning cuts that shorten a branch back to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role, ideally at least one-third the diameter of the cut. Reduction cuts are the proper alternative to topping.

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