When is the best time to prune jujube trees? Which month is suitable for pruning?

Date tree pruning time

The best time to prune a jujube tree is in winter , specifically, after its leaves fall and before new buds sprout. In addition, it also needs to be pruned after its peak growth in summer and when it enters a slow growth period.

Date tree pruning method

1. Topping

  When the jujube tree grows to a certain height, you can pinch off the top shoots, which can effectively control the height of the tree. Also, when the buds grow to about 5-10 cm, you should remove them appropriately.

2. Thinning branches

  This method is to make the jujube tree grow more evenly and be more ventilated. Generally, it involves pruning away diseased and insect-infested branches, crossed branches, drooping branches, and overly dense branches. This can increase the light transmittance of the jujube tree.

3. Shorten

  During the growth period of the jujube tree, the primary branches or secondary branches can be pruned back. The specific length of the pruning can be determined according to the growth of the plant. Some longer branches also need to be pruned back.

Precautions for pruning jujube trees

1. Disinfection

When cultivating jujube trees, it is necessary to spray diluted potassium permanganate solution on the broken ends of the plant branches to prevent the wounds of the jujube trees from being infected by diseases and rotting. Also, apply wood ash to the broken ends of the jujube tree branches to disinfect them from mold, and then wrap plastic wrap around the branches to quickly restore them to health.

2. Maintenance and management

When caring for jujube trees, you need to control the frequency of watering. You can water the trees when the environment is too dry. And when the trees are in the flowering and fruiting period, you need to apply a mixture of phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer to increase the number of fruits produced by the plants. Also, spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaves of the trees to promote their vigorous growth.