Pruning principle girls are more resistant to pruning. Generally speaking, beautiful trees are naturally happy. The basic rule of pruning is to keep three main branches and three to four side branches for each main branch. The pruning period is divided into winter pruning and post-flowering pruning, and the construction purposes are shaping and cultivation respectively. Of course, different growth environments have different pruning methods for girls.

Different Pruning Methods of Plum with Different Beauty

Pruning of plum blossoms planted underground

The seedlings can be pruned to about half a meter high. Generally, 3-4 thick branches are reserved for free growth. It is Meimei who naturally forms a natural happy shape. For adult trees or old plum trees, we should adhere to the principle of "strong branches, weak branches and strong branches". Because strong pruning can make old trees form too many branches, and then grow new main branches, thus achieving the effect of rejuvenation. It should be noted that in order to balance different branches, strong branches can be cut again, weak branches can be lightly cut, and appropriate thinning can be carried out.

Pruning of plum stump in potted plum blossom

This is pruning branches after plum blossoms wither. First, you need to cut off dead branches and weak branches, and then leave 2-3 full buds on the back branches for short cutting. Pay attention to the bud direction when cutting short, and keep straight when thinning branches. It should be noted that after spring girls germinate, the buds that are too dense or grow in the wrong direction should be erased in time, and the method of coring can be adopted. This can control the crazy growth of branches, thus forming more buds, and the effect is obvious. When pruning, the pruning intensity should be determined according to the plant growth.

The taboo of pruning beautiful plum

In addition to these tips for pruning beautiful girls, we also need to know what to pay attention to when pruning.

1. Avoid pruning regardless of age.

Generally speaking, young trees are suitable for light cutting; Adult trees should pay attention to balance the tree potential, keep the tree shape, and the main branches should be retracted and updated; Old trees keep their trunks renewed, their crowns renewed, and they become old and withered.

2. Do not consider growth and avoid pruning.

In short, master the principle of "the strong cut lightly and the weak cut again".

3. Avoid seasonal pruning.

Prune immediately after plum blossom in early spring; Newly planted plum trees should be pruned properly.