Turner, Terrence A.2021-06-162021-06-161973https://hdl.handle.net/10182/13921The process of pruning is usually an invigorating one since it allows more nourishment to go to the remaining parts. It is not devitalising unless carried to excess, due to the loss of potential food production by the leaves. It should be remembered that leaves are the production units of the trees; by using light, carbon dioxide, water and minerals from the soil, through the process of photosynthesis, they produce starches and sugars. It is easy to see, therefore, why the removal of an excessive quantity of live wood and leaves is harmful.53 pagesenhttps://researcharchive.lincoln.ac.nz/pages/rightspruningornamental treestransplanting treesDissertationDigital thesis can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. If you are the author of this item, please contact us if you wish to discuss making the full text publicly available.ANZSRC::070507 Tree Improvement (Selection and Breeding)Q112840413