Olive, citrus and fig trees, cypress or laurel hedges: in Morocco, most gardens and plots of land have trees that need looking after. Well-done pruning improves the harvest, the health of the tree and the beauty of the garden. But you need to use the right tool for the right branch. Here is the Brico MIM guide.
Contents
Which tool for which branch diameter?
| Job | Tool |
|---|---|
| Twigs and small branches (up to approx. 2 cm) | Pruning shears |
| Hedges, shrubs, boxwood, topiary shapes | Hand shears or hedge trimmer |
| High branches without a ladder | Pole pruner or pole hedge trimmer |
| Large branches, tree felling, firewood | Chainsaw |
Choosing the right pruning shears
- Bypass pruning shears: a clean cut, like scissors. Ideal for green, living wood (roses, fruit trees). Examples: Gardena PremiumCut Pro 24 mm, adjustable PremiumCut Flex.
- Anvil pruning shears: the blade cuts against a flat surface. More cutting force, ideal for dry, dead wood. Example: Gardena PremiumCut anvil 20 mm.
For finishing shrubs and borders: Gardena NatureCut shears set. And to treat your trees after pruning: 0.75 L trigger sprayer or EasyPump 5 L battery pressure sprayer.
The hedge trimmer: neat hedges in no time
- Cordless: light, quiet, no cable. Gardena EasyCut 45/18V or ComfortCut 60/18V.
- Electric: powerful and economical for hedges close to the house. Gardena PowerCut 700/65.
- Pole: for the top of hedges without a ladder. Gardena THS 42/18V.
- Professional petrol: for long hedges and intensive use. Efco TGS 2460 P.
The chainsaw and the pole pruner
For large olive branches, tree felling or firewood, a chainsaw is essential:
- Efco MT 2000 E electric: for work close to the house.
- Efco MTH 4000: lightweight petrol chainsaw, handy for tree pruning.
- Efco MT 4110: versatile for the garden and the land.
- Efco MT 6300: powerful, for heavy-duty work.
For high branches without climbing a ladder: the Gardena TCS 20/18V pole pruner.
When to prune your trees in Morocco?
- Fruit trees (apple, pear, apricot…): mainly in winter, during the dormant season.
- Olive trees: generally after the harvest, in late winter or early spring, outside frost periods.
- Hedges: in spring and at the end of summer.
- Avoid: heavy pruning in the peak of summer heat, which stresses the tree.
Safety: the rules to follow
- Wear gloves, goggles, hearing protection and safety shoes when using a chainsaw.
- Never use a chainsaw above shoulder height or on an unstable ladder.
- Keep the chain sharp and properly tensioned.
- Never work alone when felling a tree.
- Stay well away from power lines.
Frequently asked questions
Which tool should I use to prune an olive tree?
Pruning shears for twigs, a pole pruner for high branches and a chainsaw for large branches.
Do you deliver everywhere in Morocco?
Yes, Brico MIM delivers to every city in Morocco, with cash on delivery.
Get equipped for pruning
Gardena and Efco pruning shears, hedge trimmers and chainsaws.
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