The growth of cherry blossoms is relatively natural, and the general tree shape is mainly natural and jubilant. When pruning and shaping, it is generally light cutting, keeping the natural tree shape, requiring dense branches, many side branches and symmetry.

Pruning method of cherry blossoms

Pruning cherry blossoms can first fix the flower stems. When the cherry blossom plants grow to a suitable length, some of them can be kept, leaving the trunk, the rest can be cut off, and the branches below can also be cut off.

The dormant period can shorten the remaining branches by one third, and keep the branches of each trunk distributed reasonably. After growing for about two years, more branches will grow on the trunk, which can be pruned continuously, the trunk can be kept, the branches can be thinned, and the side branches can be adjusted according to the master-slave relationship.

After the cherry blossom saplings are basically shaped, pruning generally only needs light pruning. Generally, the formed trunk does not need to be cut short, and the new branches are kept, and the flower branches generally do not need to be trimmed. After several years of growth, the crown will expand more and need to be properly retracted. Branches in the middle and lower part of the main branch will be trimmed to make the lower part germinate again, and the side branches with lower branch points will be cut off year by year.

Matters needing attention in cherry blossom pruning

Prune before flowering, pay attention to loosening the branches that are too dense, and topdressing after pruning.

Prune during the growing period, and be careful not to hurt the bark. Disinfect the wound in time after pruning. You can apply disinfectant to the wound to avoid bacterial infection and decay.

Prune after flowering, observe the shape of cherry tree trunk, prune branches from the inside out, prune those branches that affect the appreciation when pruning, and pay attention to keep the crown symmetrical.