How Training and Pruning is done in Cherry Fruit Cultivation?

Generally, cherry tree requires “modified leader system” as training system. In this system, plants should be headed back to 70-80 cm at the time of planting. The central leader should be retained and 3 to 5 branches (wide angled), which are at 25 cm apart are selected for the first pruning. After 3 to 4 years, central leader should be headed back and allowed the lateral branches to grow. Cherry fruit bearing trees require some kind of pruning to keep the center of the tree open. Dead and diseased and intercrossing branches should be removed as part of the pruning.