Lotus root is pruned for the first time in March of spring, the second time in July, that is, after the last batch of fruits are harvested, and the third time from June 5438+ 10 to dormancy, mainly pruning pests and diseases, dead branches, old branches, dense branches, long branches, straight branches, drooping branches, horizontal branches and weak branches. Pruning in spring can be earlier, and it is best to sprout in the branches and leaves.

Pruning effect of lotus tree

Lotus root pruning can reduce nutrient loss, concentrate nutrients for thick branches, expand crown, renew fruiting branches, promote flowering and fruiting, increase yield and make them survive the winter smoothly.

Pruning time of lotus

The first pruning of the lotus root tree is in March of spring, the second pruning is in July, that is, after harvesting the last batch of fruits, and the third pruning is from June 5438+ 10 to dormancy. The fruit trees of lotus root trees are generally pruned three times a year, and pruning and propagation are more suitable for spring and autumn.

Pruning method of lotus tree

The main pruning methods of lotus trees are short pruning, thinning, retraction pruning, bud wiping, ring pruning, branch pulling and bending. Short branch pruning is to subtract a part of branches, and sparse branches mainly prune old branches, diseased branches, weak branches, dense branches, long branches and disorderly branches.

Aging trees can be pruned, and the purpose of wiping buds is to erase buds and promote the growth of branches and leaves in all directions. Ring cutting is to ring cut the base of the trunk to play a catalytic role in fruit setting. The main purpose of branch pulling is to adjust the branch spacing and increase air permeability and light transmittance.

After planting, a strong primary trunk should be left. When the plant height is about one meter, topping and coring should be carried out to promote the growth of the secondary trunk, and then step by step until a complete open tree is formed.

During the fruiting period, lotus trees can be pruned in spring, summer and winter. During this period, pruning mainly includes pruning pests and diseases, dead branches, old branches, dense branches, long branches, straight branches, drooping branches, cross branches and weak branches.

Matters needing attention in lotus pruning

When pruning the lotus, it should be noted that the pruning can be done earlier in spring, preferably when the branches and leaves are budding, not in flowering in summer, and earlier in winter, which is beneficial to the safe overwintering of the lotus. In addition, young trees and poorly growing lotus trees can be lightly cut, while flourishing trees and old trees should be re-cut, and the tree potential should be adjusted reasonably.