Do you want to prune poplar branches in the second year? Poplar trees don't need normal pruning in the second year. It is mainly to shape and control the growth of competitive branches. If there are messy branches that affect plant growth, they can be pruned in winter. Generally, poplar trees that have been maintained for four to five years should be pruned.
How to Prune Poplar Branches When pruning poplars, special tools are needed to ensure smooth incision. In the process of pruning, small branches are generally scraped from bottom to top with a fast axe, while thick branches are sawed from bottom to top, and then spaced from top to bottom.
Fertilization management of poplars When planting poplars, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied in the soil. The base fertilizer can be organic fertilizer with high nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content. Put the organic fertilizer at the bottom of the tree hole and mix it fully with the soil to make the root system of the tree contact with better fertilizer.
In the process of poplar pest control and maintenance, attention should be paid to pest control, water and fertilizer management of trees should be strengthened, and carbendazim-thiophanate-methyl 100 times solution should be used for control. If plants are infected with diseases and insect pests during maintenance, the infected leaves should be removed in time.