Bamboo and cypress are usually pruned every year 10 ~ 12 when the plants are dormant or semi-dormant, so as to avoid the withering or death of the plants caused by pruning and affect the healthy growth of the plants.

If the pruned branches of bamboo and cypress are to be cut, the cuttings should be directly inserted into the prepared matrix, and the spacing between plants should not cover the adjacent cuttings. After the cuttings are inserted, the base should be compacted by hand and watered immediately.

How do bamboo and cypress prune branches and leaves?

1. Overdense pruning: cut off the parts of bamboo and cypress that grow too densely and the parts of branches that grow too fast. If it is a plant that grows for about 3 to 4 years, it must be pruned too closely to avoid the yellowing and withering of leaves caused by insufficient light inside the plant.

2. Update pruning: mainly pruning bamboo and cypress branches that grow poorly due to insufficient nutrients during the growth process. Pay attention to pruning branches from the trunk to avoid unnecessary nutrient consumption and affect the healthy growth of plants.

3. Pruning and pruning: Cut the branches on the trunk of bamboo and cypress trees that grow in an unsatisfactory position, and keep the branches 2 ~ 3 cm long, which can promote the germination of hidden buds on the trunk and prevent the branches from affecting the beauty of the whole plant.

Matters needing attention in pruning bamboo and cypress

Bamboo and cypress will go into dormancy in winter. At this time, the twigs, pests and diseases, over-dense branches and dead branches of the plant are mainly pruned, which can not only maintain the beauty of the plant shape, but also prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.