Pruning of Ligustrum lucidum

Pruning Ligustrum lucidum during planting is to improve the survival rate of the plant. Pruning includes pruning the roots, branches and leaves. Prune the long taproots of ligustrum so that they can be planted when planting. Generally, the main root should be kept at 3-5cm, and the lateral roots should be retained as much as possible to form a developed root system. Pruning Ligustrum lucidum branches and leaves can reduce water evaporation and improve transplant survival rate. When pruning, cut hard, cut off the main branches appropriately, thin out excess side branches, and retain a small amount. Pay attention to the smoothness of the incision.

Pruning and shaping ligustrum

When privet grows in a natural upright tree shape, you need to pay attention to the balance of the main branches. The main branches should maintain their growth advantage, but the strong main branches should be pruned, cut off or lowered in time to adjust the tree shape and maintain the balance of the tree. Side branches should be retained appropriately and branch points should be gradually increased. Pay attention to promptly pruning excessive branches, crossing branches, diseases and insect pests, etc. And erasing excess adventitious buds can reduce nutrient consumption, maintain ventilation and light transmission, and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. When planting Ligustrum lucidum as a hedge or green wall, the branches can be cut 2-3 times a year, and the thin branches and overly dense branches can be trimmed to make the branches and leaves dense.

Precautions for pruning privet

When pruning privet in summer, it is mainly to cut off the branches, cut off the competing branches of the main branch of privet, and cut off the sprouting branches on the trunk and roots. . Ligustrum lucidum should also be cut short during winter pruning, but in the opposite direction to when the buds were left last year. Afterwards, during winter pruning, the main branches at the lower part of the privet trunk should be cut off year by year. Ligustrum lucidum that has been neglected for many years should also be pruned appropriately. Keep the main branch and cut the remaining branches appropriately to make the crown larger and the crown smaller.