What is the recommended pruning angle near a bud?

What is the recommended pruning angle near a bud?

• A. About 60 degrees
• B. About 45 degrees
• C. About 15 degrees
• D. About 90 degrees

Answer: (B)

Near a bud, make the cut at about 45 degrees. This slanted bevel gives a clean wound that dries and heals faster, helping the plant seal tissue and reducing disease risk. It also sheds water away from the bud, lowering the chance moisture will linger on the cut. Position the cut just above the bud so the growth point stays on the upper side and can push outward; a bevel sloping away from the bud supports proper sprout direction. Cuts that are too steep or too flat can trap moisture or leave stubs, hindering healing.

Near a bud, make the cut at about 45 degrees. This slanted bevel gives a clean wound that dries and heals faster, helping the plant seal tissue and reducing disease risk. It also sheds water away from the bud, lowering the chance moisture will linger on the cut. Position the cut just above the bud so the growth point stays on the upper side and can push outward; a bevel sloping away from the bud supports proper sprout direction. Cuts that are too steep or too flat can trap moisture or leave stubs, hindering healing.