When growing bushes and fruit trees, you can use pruning to change the crown shape.
Crown shape affects plant health a lot, and fan crowns can also improve your plant's health and strength.
Here are a few facts about this crown shape.
What is fan crown?
In gardening, a "fan crown" is a way of arranging and pruning the branches of certain fruit trees, like apples and pears. Instead of letting the branches grow in all directions, you shape them like a fan.
It's called a fan crown because the branches spread out like a fan.
Now, let's find out why it's beneficial.
Sunlight
By arranging the branches in a fan shape, each branch gets more sunlight. This helps the fruit ripen evenly and fully, making it taste better.
Air Circulation
The fan shape allows air to flow better through the branches.
This reduces the chances of diseases because the leaves and fruit can dry faster after rain, which is good for the health of the tree.
Easier Harvest
When the branches are in a fan shape, it's easier to reach the fruit for harvesting. You don't need a ladder or to stretch too much.
Space-Saving
Fan crowns are great for smaller gardens because they take up less space than letting a tree grow in all directions.
Conclusion
So, a fan crown in gardening helps fruit trees get more sunlight and air, makes it easier to pick fruit, and is especially useful in smaller garden spaces.
It's a way of keeping fruit trees healthy and productive.
