Camellia is generally pruned sharply around May, and both over-dense branches and cross branches should be pruned. At the same time, check whether there are dead branches and diseased branches, and cut them off together. After the buds grow out, the buds should be evenly thinned, not just one side. In addition, for upright varieties, it can be cut short from the upper part, and for varieties with large crown, it is necessary to trim the crown.

Pruning time of camellia

Camellia usually blooms in spring every year, and the flowering period is 1-2 months. May is the best time for pruning. In the seedling stage or growth stage, targeted pruning can be carried out according to the growth situation to promote the growth of lateral branches, improve the vitality of plants and improve the ornamental value.

Pruning method of camellia

1, thinning branches

Camellia grows vigorously. If the branches and leaves are not pruned in time, it will become denser and denser, which will affect the ventilation and light transmission inside the plant. Therefore, it is necessary to cut off all the branches that are too dense and cross, and at the same time check whether there are dead branches and diseased branches, and also cut them off together to avoid further deterioration.

Step 2 pick flower buds

In order to promote the flowering of camellia, it is usually necessary to pick buds after budding, and the number of remaining buds is determined according to the strength of branches. For thin branches, you can leave less or not, and for thick branches, you can leave more appropriately. In addition, the buds should be evenly dispersed, not just one side.

3. Plastic surgery

Timely pruning can not only make camellia grow vigorously, but also improve its ornamental value. For erect varieties, it can be cut short from the upper part. For slow-growing plants, it is necessary to cut off too long branches to make them the same length. For varieties with large crown, the crown width needs to be trimmed.