How to prune horse chestnut

When to prune horse chestnut trees

Horse chestnut can be pruned during the growing season in winter and spring to remove dead branches and rotten leaves in time, reduce excessive consumption of nutrients, and promote better growth of the plant.

How to prune the branches of a horse chestnut tree

If the main branches of the horse chestnut tree are too long, they need to be shortened. Dense branches, old branches, inner branches, sick and weak branches, and overlapping branches also need to be trimmed to make the crown of the plant beautiful.

The horse chestnut tree can be pruned into a natural round shape, because its crown is in this shape. You only need to prune off the branches that are not growing well and the unsightly branches during the growth period to make the overall shape more beautiful.

Horse Chestnut Pruning Tips

It is necessary to remove the branches that are not growing well in time and retain the healthy branches and leaves. If there are dense branches, diseased branches, old branches, overgrown branches or crossed branches, they can be pruned.

When the main branches of the horse chestnut tree are too high, they need to be pruned to control the height of the plant. The top buds also need to be pinched off to promote the growth of branches and concentrate nutrients on other branches that grow well, so that the plant will become fuller.

Horse Chestnut Pruning Tips

When pruning horse chestnuts, you should also pay attention to water and light. Water it frequently after pruning and do not let it become dry and brown. However, the wound should not be exposed to water. Wait until it heals and then water it appropriately.