Cut back a tree that's fruited? (6)
I believe the answer is:
pruned
'cut back' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pruned that I've seen before include "Trimmed branches etc to promote growth" , "Trimmed shrubs etc to promote growth" , "Cut away overgrown branches" , "Cut back, cropped" , "Trimmed by cutting away roots and branches to promote growth" .)