a plum which has been dried

a plum with experience

A dried red or purple plum.

the dried fruit from a stone-fruit tree, they have a very high dietary fiber content, so prune juice is often used to help regulate the functioning of the digestive system. It also contains several antioxidants that may slow aging.

A plum that has seen better days.

A dried plum. Traced back to Roman times, the prune is popular for its ability to store well. Commercial dehydration has replaced sun-drying as the method of producing plums.

The partially dried fruit of any of several varieties of plum. more information - recipes

1) A dry, shrivelled up plum. 2) The task to which Sisyphus was put - sticking his hands among sharp-thorned plants to remove wood, only to have it grow back stronger and sharper than ever.

Remove unnecessary or unused branches from a multicast router ( mrouter) network when no sites on those branches are part of a multipoint call.

There are a number of things to keep in mind when going to prune a tree or shrub. First, to prevent the spread of disease, especially blight, make sure to use clean, sterilized tools. It is also important that the tools be sharp --to avoid tearing plant tissue. The first cuts should remove dead or diseased plant material. In the case of disease, sterilize the blade between cuts and make cuts at least two inches below diseased material begins. In general, make the cut at or just above a bud that points in the direction of desired growth. The cut should be made at a 45 degree angle; the apex of which is opposite the bud. When pruning, especially if pruning to thin out dense growth (and allow sun to reach fruit and for greater air circulation), consider the natural shape of the tree. Shearing branches (for topiaries and hedges) encourages dense, surface level growth that is not necessarily healthy for plants not intended for that purpose. Prune dead and diseased material all year. Prune spring flowering plants after blooms have dropped. Plants setting blossoms in the summer usually do so on new growth, so prune these during the dormant season.

To cut or lop superfluous branches etc. in order to induce regular growth.

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"

weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

alter the shape and growth pattern of a plant by cutting stems and shoots.

To cut back the growth of a plant to maintain its vigor, retain its shape, or encourage new growth.

to use one's bike or helmet to remove leaves and branches from the surrounding flora. Usually unintentional.

To remove woody material from a plant, usually by cutting with shears or secateurs. A rose is pruned first by removing dead and diseased wood, then by selectively removing and trimming canes to maintain shape.

to cut back parts of plants for better shape, disease control or improved fruiting.