When will blueberry trees be pruned?
Blueberry trees can be pruned in summer, mainly in August, and can be pruned half a month after fruit harvesting.
How to prune the branches and leaves of blueberry trees
Blueberry trees need to prune some weak branches, so as not to affect the growth of main branches, do a good job of thinning flower buds, promote plant flowering, cut off horizontal or drooping branches, and keep upward growing branches. Pruning and cutting branches on strong branches can promote the growth of lateral buds and benefit the overall beauty of plants.
Pruning skills of blueberry trees
Keep strong branches and prune the branches and leaves that are not growing well. If the branches and leaves are very dense, it is necessary to prune the dense branches and leaves so that nutrients can be concentrated in the remaining branches and leaves, which can promote the good growth of plants.
Blueberry trees prune quickly.
Prune dense branches, weak branches, withered old branches, long branches or cross branches to increase the ventilation and light transmission of plants and promote their photosynthesis.
Pruning and flowering of blueberry trees
Blueberry trees should be pruned in time to promote the growth of lateral branches, and after flowering, residual flowers and rotten flowers should be removed to promote secondary flowering.
Blueberry trees will bear a lot of fruit after pruning.
Blueberry trees need to prune flower buds in the early stage of growth, promote the growth of lateral branches and expand the crown width, and prune branches in the later stage of growth, leaving only strong branches.
Matters needing attention in pruning blueberry trees
Pruned blueberry trees must be maintained in a cool, ventilated and warm environment, and the temperature and humidity should be controlled during maintenance. After pruning, water properly to keep the soil slightly wet.