Simple systems to achieve orchard goals — Part III: Increasing simplicity using young quad-stem trees

May 2022 | Jason Shields | Future Orchards® video

Part III of the Simple Systems series examines young quad-stem trees as a way to build a flatter, simpler canopy. The approach spreads vigour across multiple leaders and aims to make pruning, thinning, crop assessment and harvest more accessible and repeatable.

The video is useful for growers evaluating multi-leader systems and considering how early tree training can support labour efficiency, canopy light distribution and simpler orchard management over the life of the block.