May one reduce the number of berries on a myrtle on Yom Tov to make the leaves more prominent?
Synopsis
Reducing berries on Yom Tov is forbidden because it constitutes fixing/improving the species. However, if berries fall off naturally or are accidentally removed while eating, the myrtle remains valid.
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