• To enhance plant health. Pruning rids the plant of its dead, damaged and diseased parts.

This prevents diseases from further spreading within the plant It also speeds up the
formation of new tissues to allow the plant to grow better.

• 2. To enhance plant appearance. Pruning rids the plant of unwanted branches, unpleasant
fruiting and flowering structures that affect the aesthetic beauty of the plant.

• 3. To control plant size and its purpose in a landscape. Pruning allows you to have the plant in
the size that is proportionate with the landscape. Pruning can also enhance fruits and flowers to
grow faster.

• 4. To prevent injury and property damage. Pruning can rid shrubs of their thorny branches which
can cause injuries especially when they are along walkways.

• 5. Pruning also rids the plant of branches that may come in the way of utility lines, traffic signals
or street lights. It is also important that you prune shrubs or branches of trees that obstruct the
entrance of your home.

• 6. To enhance flowering and fruiting. Pruning influences the plants to grow more fruits and
flowers. When you prune flower buds, early growth of flowers is encouraged.