Pruning apricot trees can promote regeneration and rejuvenation, improve ventilation and light transmission conditions of crown, slow down vegetative growth of branches, cultivate more fruiting branches, increase fruiting parts, and improve yield and ornamental value.

Pruning time of apricot tree

Apricot trees can be pruned all year round. The best pruning time is May-June, and winter is also suitable. Pruning should be based on crown density and branch growth.

Pruning method of apricot tree

1. A part of the annual branches of short-cut apricot trees should be cut off in time to stimulate the bud germination at the cut, produce 2-3 long branches, increase the number of bearing branches and improve the fruit yield. Trees with short age can promote regeneration and rejuvenation. The severity of short-cut trees should be determined according to the factors such as branch thickness, length, variety and tree potential. 2. Thinning refers to cutting off branches from the base, mainly cutting off competitive branches on the back and dense branches, cross branches, verticillate branches and adjacent branches in the middle and upper part of the crown, so as to increase the ventilation and light transmission of plants and reduce the consumption of nutrients.

Matters needing attention in pruning apricot trees

1. If the young apricot trees are weak, they should be cut short. Cut off the dense branches, twigs and old branches, and keep the strong branches. Pruning can reduce the loss of nutrients and accumulate nutrients, which is beneficial to the later growth. 2. Pruning during this period of fruit expansion is mainly to improve the fruit setting rate, and new branches need to be pitted many times to improve the light transmittance inside the plant. 3. After apricot trees enter the fruiting period, it is necessary to ensure that the branches grow well. Retracting weak branches and lateral branches at this position can cultivate stronger branches and achieve the purpose of increasing production. 4. Pruning of apricot during senescence mainly includes keeping strong branches, pruning side buds and pruning in winter.