How to prune the compound maple tree? Pruning time and method

When to prune maple

The most suitable time to prune the compound leaf maple is before the end of January. Since the compound leaf maple has strong branching ability, there will always be leggy branches on its main trunk, which must be pruned in time. When pruning, avoid pruning during the wound flow period and do not prune too late.

Tips for pruning maple

How to prune the leaves of the compound maple

When pruning, diseased leaves and branches should be pruned off, and some overgrown branches should also be pruned off in time.

After pruning the large branches, the wound is relatively large and the surface is very rough. At this time, you should use tools to smooth the branches, apply some protective agents appropriately, or wrap the cut with plastic cloth. This will avoid invasion by pests and diseases, reduce water loss, and help the cut heal faster.

How to prune the compound maple to make it grow faster

The compound leaves grow fast and the branches are easy to bend. Therefore, when planting the seedlings, a bamboo pole is deeply inserted into the seedlings. The seedlings and the bamboo pole are tied together with cloth strips. The tying should not be too tight to avoid the rapid growth of the seedlings affecting the trunk shape.

The compound leaves have strong germination ability, so pay attention to timely bud removal and pruning. Pruning should be done during the growing season. Pruning after leaf fall to dormancy is prone to wound fluid exudation, which will affect the growth of the following year.

Tips for pruning maple

When planting larger golden leaf compound plants, they should be heavily pruned before planting. Generally, they do not need to be brought with a soil ball, and a little heart soil will be enough. After planting, they should be supported to prevent lodging. After planting, they should be "stepped on three times and lifted once to provide sufficient water", and watered again after three days.