1. Pruning method of young apricot trees 1. Pruning tree type
Pruning is very necessary in the infancy of apricot trees. When the trunk is as high as 40 ~ 50 cm, there can be three main branches at the base. Then each main branch does not need to be branched except for 4 ~ 6 secondary main branches. By keeping this tree shape, you can cut off more branches and side branches.
Step 2 cut off branches
When apricot trees are reshaped every year, the extension branches of the main lateral branches should be shortened, and the degree of shortening depends on the strength of the branches. Cut the stronger branches lightly, and then cut the weaker branches. The short section length is about 0/3 ~ 2/5 of 65438+ branches. Don't prune young trees too much, otherwise it will affect their growth.
2. Pruning method of apricot trees in full fruit period 1, short cutting to promote fruit.
In the early pregnancy of apricot fruit, it is necessary to prune some vegetative branches, extend them appropriately, and cut them properly to promote the plants to grow new branches and buds, and draw fruit branches. Be sure to cut it short at the right time. If it is too light, it will produce more fruit branches, but it will also lead to weak growth of new branches, make the growth of fruit trees lose balance, reduce the overall growth and shorten the life of apricot trees.
Step 2 prune the fruit branches
Although fruit branches can bear fruit effectively, if they are allowed to grow at will, the tree shape will be disrupted, and even the backbone branches will form a competitive trend, just like how apricot trees are pruned in the schematic diagram. This is not conducive to the overall development of apricot trees, and it is necessary to change the extension direction of fruiting branches through reasonable pruning, which is beneficial to long-term fruiting.
3. In vain.
During the growth of apricot trees, vigorous branches will appear. If they are not treated in time, they will take away a lot of nutrients and slow down the growth trend of the whole plant. If the long branches are useful, they should be picked and topped in time. If it doesn't work, you can trim it directly.
III. Pruning and maintenance of apricot trees in winter 1, pruning and cutting short
Apricot trees should be pruned again in winter, that is, the annual and perennial main branches should be shortened. Except for a few important main branches, other redundant branches and side branches can be pruned. This can promote the growth of late branches, stimulate the germination of latent buds, control the overall tree type, and make apricot trees grow better in the later stage.
2. Reasonable thinning
If the branches at the base of apricot trees are too dense, they need to be thinned in time. For example, some competing branches, over-dense branches and cross branches in the middle and upper part of the crown. , are the objects of pruning. Reasonable thinning can improve the ventilation and light transmission of plants and promote the overall growth.
3. Moderate pruning
Moderate pruning means that it was not pruned at that time, and it was mostly used for young trees and vigorous branches. Not pruning temporarily will slow down the vegetative growth of these branches. It can make the middle and upper branches form more short fruit branches, thus improving the yield of fruit trees.
Conclusion: After reading the above, I believe everyone should know the pruning method of apricot trees. Timely pruning can make fruit trees grow better and more prosperous, and the quality and quantity of fruits will be better.