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Figure 18. The large forked branch lying on the 

 ground and leaning against the trunk was removed from 

 the center of this tree to "open it up." Note the amount 

 of brush underneath this tree. It was ready to begin fruit 

 production, but three years of expert treatment will be re- 

 quired to bring it into commercial fruiting. 



