Sophora japonica is suitable for pruning in winter, because the temperature is low at this time, and the plant will enter the dormant period. If pruning at this time, the damage to it will be minimal.

Before cutting Sophora japonica, cover the seedbed with plastic film, and cut the cuttings obliquely at 12 points with a depth of 7- 10 cm. After cutting, the contact point between the plant and the soil should be compacted, and then a sunshade net should be set up, and the root of the cutting should be replenished with water.

Prune the branches and leaves of Sophora japonica

When cutting Sophora japonica in winter in the first year, it is necessary to determine the short cutting length according to the strength of its branches, prepare a gardening scissors, find dead branches, cut off the branches of diseases and pests, and cut off the sprouting branches of the rootstock in time. Some plants grow very weakly, so you can cut off longer parts.

Pruning skills of Sophora japonica

During dormancy, branches such as dead branches, sparse branches, pests and diseases, and cross branches should be thinned, and branches that are too high or too low should be cut off.

When pruning Sophora japonica, as long as the new buds on the rootstock are removed, the growth of strong branches is inhibited in time, and the growth of weak branches is promoted, the plant can grow quickly.

Matters needing attention in pruning Sophora japonica

When pruning Sophora japonica, attention should be paid to disinfection of tools in advance, and some plant ash should be applied to the cut after pruning to avoid plant infection.