1. Pruned apricot trees show different growth habits because of different varieties and different ages. Therefore, we should also pay attention to the methods of plastic trimming. When pruning, you should plan ahead, take the actual tree body as the standard, and never mechanically shape it. As far as the same branch is concerned, there are also differences in growth, angle and bud fullness. This requires different methods according to the specific situation of apricot branches, and the ability to achieve the expected goal due to pruning of branches.
Second, it is necessary to consider the rationality of pruning as a whole, which will have a certain impact on premature harvest of young apricot trees, high and stable yield of trees in full fruit period and the formation of high-quality fruits. Therefore, we must make overall plans and consider comprehensively. When apricot trees are young, they should grow well, expand their crowns quickly, bear fruit early, grow well and bear fruit correctly. At the same time, we should also think about the future development and extend the life of bearings. If we only pay attention to immediate interests and unilaterally emphasize early fruits and bumper harvests, it will inevitably lead to thin trees and form small old trees. If one-sided emphasis is placed on tree shape, while early fruiting and early harvest are neglected, it will be detrimental to the needs of production development. Similarly, apricot trees in full fruit should also take into account each other's growth and fruit.
Third, the tree vigor should be balanced on the unified apricot tree, and the growth vigor of the backbone branches at the same level must be basically the same to avoid the imbalance between strength and weakness. However, the master-slave relationship between backbone branches at all levels should also be clear, and those with central guidance should absolutely maintain their growth advantages. The main branches of each layer should be stronger in the lower layer than in the upper layer, so as to avoid the phenomenon that the upper layer is stronger and the lower layer is weaker. When pruning, the subordinate branches must make way for the backbone branches, so that the backbone branches at all levels can maintain a smooth master-slave relationship.
Fourth, light important convergence. If soil, fertilizer and water management can keep up. In the past, branches could form full buds. In addition, some ginkgo trees are looking for erect apricot varieties, which can also bear fruit well on strong branches. Therefore, young apricot trees don't need to be cut lightly and put slowly. However, according to the actual needs, the light and heavy can be connected when pruning. But it must be done properly, so as to reflect the characteristics of apricot trees.