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How much can I prune an olive tree and when should I do it?

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Early spring is the best time to prune an olive tree. Start by removing any dead, damaged, diseased or dying branches, then cut back by two-thirds any long, bare, straggling branches. To keep a balanced shape, tip prune the main branches, cutting back to a good replacement shoot each year.

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