When to prune the red holly?
Kuding tea is suitable for pruning before germination in spring, the specific time is in March, and it is also suitable for pruning in winter, cutting off branches of diseases and pests, dead branches and dead branches, and chopping long branches, mainly shaping, so as to lay the foundation for the beautiful plant shape after germination in the next spring.
How does Holly prune its branches and leaves?
The weak branches of Ilex kudingcha can be cut off by one fifth, leaving only the flower buds. In addition, according to the growth status and crown shape of Ilex kudingcha, it should be pruned appropriately, and it can be cut lower when pruning, so that it can grow to a suitable shape and size soon, which is more natural.
Kuding tea can be chopped well, including light cutting and heavy cutting, which can stimulate the growth of branches. More new buds will grow under the cuttings, and the growth will be better. When raising seedlings, heavy cutting is often used, and a few 3-4 buds are left at the base of branches for short cutting. Only 1-2 buds will develop into strong branches after cutting.
The main branches and lateral branches of Ilex rubra often appear disharmony, which affects the crown shape. At this time, coring can be carried out to adjust the growth momentum of each branch and maintain the crown shape. In winter, some tree species that are not hardy also stop growing in this way to ensure safe overwintering.
Pruning skills of red holly
Kuding tea is a very pruning-resistant plant. In summer, you can trim it in time during the vigorous growth period, and in autumn, you can shape it according to your own preferences. Besides, some branches need pruning.
When pruning in winter, pests, dead branches and long branches can be cut off, mainly through shaping, so that the pruned red holly branches will be more robust in the coming year.
Matters needing attention in pruning red holly
Kuding tea will have a wound after pruning. Pay attention to prevent wound infection and don't get wet, otherwise it will cause kudingcha and branch blight. If there is a disease, it is necessary to use drugs for treatment in time. You can apply a little quicklime to the wound to prevent infection.