Pruning of Taxus chinensis can be divided into growth pruning and dormancy pruning, in which the growth pruning is carried out from April to June every year at 65438+1October, and the dormancy pruning is carried out from June 65438+June 065438+1October to March of the following year. Growing plants recover quickly, so they are suitable for shaping by pruning. Dormancy pruning is mainly to prepare for the next year's growth.

Second, the pruning method

1, core removal: Pruning yew in spring, mainly core removal and bud smearing. In order to prevent plants from growing too high and promote the development of lateral branches, the terminal buds of branches should be cut off. If it has too many buds, it can grow many new branches, but if the nutrition is insufficient, some of them will weaken and can be eliminated in advance by wiping buds.

2. Thinning: Thinning of yew in summer is mainly used, because the temperature is high in summer, the plants will grow exceptionally luxuriantly. If it is not sparse, it will affect the internal ventilation and light transmission, and may also cause pests and diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to cut off dense branches, cross branches and overlapping branches to provide space for the growth of new branches.

3, cut short: in autumn, it is much easier to trim the yew. In addition to cutting too long branches short, just cut off some dead branches and diseased branches. If you want a better shape, you can also cut it neatly.

4. Branching: Generally, the branches of potted yew will grow very densely and it is not easy to have a tree shape. If you want to turn it into a bonsai, you must pull branches in winter. Pull branches in different directions with ropes. As time goes on, it will grow like a crown and look more ornamental.