How to prune honeysuckle pruning technique diagram

Pruning time of honeysuckle

The honeysuckle must be pruned in time during management. Correct pruning can lead to better results. It is best to do it in clear spring weather, which is conducive to the rapid healing of its wounds. It is not suitable to operate in rainy or dewy weather.

How to prune honeysuckle

1. Equipment requirements

Before pruning the honeysuckle, you need to prepare sharp knives. When operating, you also need to prepare a moist towel soaked in chlorothalonil. Disinfect the scissors after each pruning to avoid cross-infection of bacteria in the honeysuckle during pruning.

2. Topping

When the honeysuckle grows to a certain height, it is necessary to pinch the top part in time. This can reduce nutrient consumption and promote better growth of side branches. After this treatment, it can bloom more and bear more fruits in the later stage, thus increasing the yield.

3. Pruning

During the growth period of the honeysuckle, the branches need to be pruned. When it grows vines, just leave the main branches and cut off the extra cuttings. Do not damage the main trunk. After pruning, the wound part should be coated with disinfectant to avoid infection.

4. Notes

When the honeysuckle is in the seedling stage, it is important to top and prune it to promote the germination and growth of its side branches. It is also necessary to appropriately remove some fruitless and redundant branches and leaves. This can increase the ventilation and light transmittance inside the honeysuckle plant, reduce nutrient consumption, and is beneficial to the growth of honeysuckle fruit.