July-August is the most suitable time for pruning of Podocarpus. Pruning dense branches, cross branches and overlapping branches can make the plants ventilated and transparent, and the nutrient supply is concentrated and vigorous. In addition, the upright branches, drooping branches and anti-branches on the long branches and main branches should be cut off, and the excessively long branches should be cut short, which can stimulate the axillary buds to germinate after cutting, and the retraction pruning should be done well.

Pruning effect of arhat pine

Pruning of Podocarpus is mainly to remove the top advantage, let more lateral buds come out, and make the growth of lateral buds more robust, which can reduce the consumption of nutrients and concentrate nutrients on robust branches, which is beneficial to the later growth.

Lohan pine pruning time

The best pruning time of Podocarpus is from July to August every year, usually about three times a year, mainly in summer and autumn.

Pruning propagation of Podocarpus

Podocarpus can be pruned and propagated in spring and autumn, and the survival rate will be higher if dormant branches are selected in spring and semi-lignified shoots are selected in autumn.

Lohan pine pruning method

1, refinement method

Podocarpus needs to be loosened after it has matured for a period of time. Dense branches, cross branches and overlapping branches can make plants ventilate and transmit light, concentrate nutrient supply and grow vigorously. In addition, the long branches, upright branches, drooping branches and anti-branches on the main branches should be cut off to avoid consuming nutrients and affecting growth.

2. Short cutting method

Podocarpus chop is to cut off the long branches, which can stimulate the axillary buds under the cut to germinate and grow more and stronger side branches. After thinning the redundant branches in plastic surgery, the remaining branches need to be cut off to increase the number of branches of modeling and make them shorter.

3. Shrinkage and shearing methods

The perennial branches of Podocarpus can be shrunk and pruned, which can promote the germination of new branches and restore the tree vigor. Shrinkage pruning can be slightly larger, all branches and leaves are cut off, leaving only the skeleton of the stump, and more new buds sprout.

Precautions for pruning arhat pine

When pruning Podocarpus, the tools should be disinfected to avoid bacterial infection and affect recovery. Trimming cuts should be smooth, and watering is not allowed immediately after trimming. If the wound is wet, it will cause decay. At this time, it can be cured in a semi-cool, well-ventilated environment.