Pruning effect of cherry trees In order to promote the early fruiting of young cherry trees and achieve high yield as soon as possible, except the trunk branches should be cut short according to the plastic requirements, most of the other medium-growing branches should be released slowly to promote the formation of medium-short fruit branches and bear fruit as soon as possible.
When is the best month to prune cherry trees? Most cherry trees are pruned during dormancy, so the best time to prune cherry trees is March, that is, early spring, specifically before germination, followed by May-June in summer and August-September in autumn.
How many times does the cherry tree need pruning? Cherry trees generally need pruning about three times a year, in summer, in autumn and in winter.
When are cherry trees suitable for pruning and reproduction? Generally, cherry trees have a high survival rate and can quickly take root and sprout in spring. Cut a branch 15 cm long, remove the leaves at the base, and soak the bottom with rooting powder solution.
Pruning method of cherry tree 1, light and short pruning method:1/5-1/4; Light cutting and short cutting can weaken the advantage of branch top, which is beneficial to improve germination rate, increase the amount of short branches and form more fruit branches.
2. Medium-short cutting method: cut off 1/3- 1/2 of cherry branches; In the process of pruning cherry trees, the main branches and developing branches with growth space around them are usually cut into short, medium and long branches, which can generally promote the growth of 3-5 medium and long branches and help expand the crown.
3, heavy and short cutting method: cut off 2/3 branches of the cherry tree; This method is mostly used to balance the tree potential of young trees. For example, the annual strong branches and strong branches can be cut off, which can reduce the growth vitality of strong branches.
4. Extremely heavy cutting method: only 4 ~ 5 buds at the base of cherry tree are cut short. This method is mostly used to control competing branches and excessive branches. When there are axillary flower buds at the base of the branches to be thinned, extremely heavy short cutting can be carried out first, and the flower buds at the base can be kept, and then thinning can be carried out after the results are obtained.
Precautions for pruning cherry trees: cut the branches flat and form a 45-degree slope with the cut buds. Cut from the opposite side of the bud, the upper part of the inclined plane is flat with the cut bud tip, and the inclined plane part is flat with the bud base, so that the cut wound is small, easy to heal and the bud grows quickly after germination.