Pruning ʻUlu in Hawaiʻi

In this video, we discuss and demonstrate how to properly prune ʻulu trees for health and long-term production.

Pruning & Fruit Drop

Top trees at 6ft to 12ft for manageable harvesting height...

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Maintenance Pruning, Part 1

Arborist Trent Coffman explains the pruning approach and the importance of reducing light competition in fruit orchard.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Maintenance Pruning, Part 2

Arborist describes a selective branch cutting approach on an 8-year-old Ma‘afala tree.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Selective Branch Cutting – How to Select

Watch as Arborist Chris Carter chooses which branches to remove in the canopy.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: Rejuvenating Pruning

Reducing height on a tall, 50-year-old Hawaiian ‘Ulu tree at HUPC member Jack Turner’s farm.

Breadfruit Tree Pruning Guide: In-Progress Pruning, Part 2

See more about thinning branches to improve sunlight for ‘ulu and other crops. Chris will go up in the tree to take out branches that have re-grown from the last pruning session.

Pruning Breadfruit Handbook

This 12-page guide details the techniques, cuts, equipment, and decision-making process involved in creating a pruning schedule.