Simple systems to achieve orchard goals – Part II: Tatura Trellis

May 2022 | Jason Shields | Future Orchards® video

This Future Orchards® video forms part of the “Simple systems to achieve orchard goals” series and focuses on the Tatura Trellis. Jason Shields discusses how a clearly defined orchard structure can make routine work easier while still supporting productive canopy development.

The presentation considers the relationship between tree architecture, access to the canopy and light distribution. The Tatura system is used as a practical example of how a repeatable structure can simplify pruning, training and crop management while keeping fruiting wood accessible.

For growers comparing orchard systems, the value of the video is its practical emphasis: system choice should support the orchard’s production goals and the people who have to manage the trees each season. It is best viewed alongside the other videos in the series covering fruiting walls, quad-stem trees and simplification of older systems.