How to prune a pomegranate tree and when and how to prune

Pomegranate tree pruning time

Pomegranate trees need to be pruned all year round, but it is more suitable to do so in winter because there is less sunlight in winter and the pomegranate tree grows more slowly, so pruning in winter is more appropriate and can increase the chances of it flowering and bearing fruit in the following year.

When the pomegranate tree is growing, it needs to be pruned regularly. This is beneficial for its growth in the next year. It can encourage it to grow more branches, grow new leaves smoothly in the spring, and increase its chances of flowering and fruiting.

How to prune a pomegranate tree

1. Winter pruning: When pruning the pomegranate tree in winter, three main branches need to be retained. The top and outside of the large branches on the tree need to be kept loose, which is more conducive to ventilation, while the small branches under the tree need to be slightly denser, which is more conducive to its growth.

2. Spring pruning: When pruning pomegranate trees in spring, the main thing is to cut off some unnecessary branches. Some useless branches will absorb nutrients from the main trunk, so the principle of pruning in spring is not to be too dense.

3. Summer pruning: When pruning pomegranate trees in summer, it is necessary to thin out the fruit-bearing branches and remove some necrotic, diseased and insect-infested fruits. This will increase the growth space of the crown part, and the branches should not be too dense in summer.