Pomegranate trees need pruning all year round, but it is more suitable to prune in winter, and three main branches need to be preserved. The upper and outer parts of the big branches on the tree need to be loose, and the branches under the tree need to be slightly dense. When pruning in spring, some redundant branches are mainly cut off, and some useless branches will absorb nutrients from the main parts.

Pruning time of pomegranate tree

Pomegranate trees need pruning all year round, but it is more suitable for pruning in winter, because there is less light in winter and pomegranate trees grow slowly, so pruning in winter is more suitable, which can increase the chances of flowering and fruiting in the next year.

When pomegranate trees grow, they need to be pruned regularly, which is beneficial to their growth in the coming year, which can promote them to grow more branches and new leaves smoothly in spring, and also increase their chances of flowering and fruiting.

Pruning method of pomegranate tree

1. Pruning in winter: When pruning pomegranate trees in winter, it is necessary to keep three main branches, and the upper and outer sides of the big branches on the trees need to be loose, which is more conducive to ventilation, while the branches under the trees need to be slightly dense, which is more conducive to their growth.

2, spring pruning: when pruning pomegranate trees in spring, it is mainly to cut off some redundant branches, and some useless branches will absorb nutrients from the main part, so the principle of spring pruning is not too dense.

3. Pruning in summer: When pruning pomegranate trees in summer, it is necessary to thin branches and cut off some dead fruits and pests to increase the growth space of the crown, and the branches should not be too dense in summer.