Kumquat needs pruning every year during its growth, especially in spring, because it is too long, weak and dead. During the growing period, diseased and withered branches need to be cut off. Usually, when the plant is not fully formed, the lateral branches can be trimmed appropriately. So how do you trim it? Next, let's go and find out with Uncle Gardener. Pruning time in spring Kumquat can be pruned in early spring, that is, early spring in February-March. Pruning method of kumquat in spring 1. Top germination: every spring is the stage of germination. At this time, we should pay attention to topping and budding, control the top advantage, wipe off the buds at the top of kumquat, and keep 3-4 buds, so as to concentrate on supplying nutrients and promote the development and robustness of the remaining buds. 2. Pruning branches: Pruning potted kumquat, removing some useless branches, such as dead branches, overlapping branches, pests and diseases, thinning over-dense branches and removing over-dense branches can not only reduce nutrient consumption, but also make branches more evenly distributed, which is conducive to ventilation and light transmission and promote later growth. 3. Pruning: After the potted kumquat is pruned, it needs to be pruned according to the shape of the round head and pagoda, which is conducive to maintaining a beautiful plant shape. 4. Prune the roots: potted kumquat should be replaced every 2-3 years. When moving pots and soil, we can prune roots, cut off dead old roots, remove rotten roots and keep healthy roots, which can promote later growth. Tip: It can also be trimmed in summer, that is, in July and August. At this time, it is necessary to cut off the flowers that have completely withered but are still hanging on the branches. This is more beneficial to the subsequent results. In addition, it is easy to get sick at this time, so we should observe more plants. Once a disease occurs, the diseased branches should be cut off immediately.