Guava usually bears fruit once a year, blooms once in May, and blooms again in August-September, so pruning should be done well. Pruning at the first fruiting is mainly to control growth, and increasing the number of effective branches in the future can also promote the germination of fruiting branches. Fruitless shoots need to be pitted.

Guava pruning branches and leaves

Guava needs pruning once after harvesting in spring, and the branches and leaves that are too dense need to be drained, and then pruned after harvesting in summer, but the branches need to be pruned in time when there is no fruit hanging. In order to control the excessive growth of its branches and leaves in the young tree stage, it is necessary to reshape it to make it grow well.

Pruning skills of guava

When pruning guava, it is mainly to cut off some branches with pests and diseases, which are too lush and dense. When pruning, you can give priority to pruning branches and leaves with more fruits, and then prune them later with less fruits. Generally, you will take the method of thinning branches, first cut off the dense branches and leaves, and then cut off some dead branches.

Matters needing attention in guava pruning

Guava should be pruned, and pruned in time after 3-4 months of planting. Sterilized scissors should be used when pruning, and should be kept in a well-ventilated place after pruning to prevent the wound from rotting.