When is the best time to prune greengage trees?

Pruning of greengage trees

Pruning during the young tree period is mainly to shape the green plum tree and expand the crown of the fruit tree, because shaping the tree can make it look more beautiful. Increasing the crown is to allow a larger area to receive sunlight in the later stage, which is conducive to the accumulation of nutrients and allows the fruit to grow fuller. Pruning during the fruiting period can ensure a good harvest year after year.

Green plum tree pruning time

Green plum trees can be pruned in summer and winter. Pruning in summer can adjust the growth direction of new shoots, control the excessive growth of branches, reduce nutrient consumption, and promote fruiting. Heavy pruning can be done in winter. The most important thing for fruit trees is winter pruning. Green plum trees need to be pruned twice a year.

How to prune greengage trees

1. Excessive new shoots of green plum trees should be removed in time, especially the buds that affect light transmission and the strong buds on the back of the branches. This can reduce nutrient consumption and promote the healthy growth of the remaining new shoots.

2. In order to control the excessive growth of green plum tree branches, you can twist the branches 180 degrees 8 cm from the base during the growing period of April to June to transform them into temporary fruiting branches. This can increase the fruit setting rate and promote fruit development.

3. During the vigorous growth period of the green plum tree, the vigorously growing and leggy branches can be pinched or pruned back to leave 6-8 buds. This can cultivate a good fruiting branch group, pinch off the dominant top, and temporarily stop the growth of the branches to balance the tree and allow flower buds to form faster.

Tips for pruning greengage trees

After pruning the green plum tree, it needs to be placed in a semi-shaded environment and maintained with good ventilation so that the wound can dry quickly. At the same time, in order to resume growth faster, you can add some nutrients and give it appropriate fertilizer to accelerate the recovery of growth. If it is in the high incidence period of the disease, you should also pay attention to spraying pesticides for prevention and control.