How to prune kumquat

How to prune kumquat branches and leaves

Kumquats can be pruned in spring, and after flowering, the dead flowers and diseased branches need to be pruned to promote the growth of side branches.

1. Kumquat needs to remove dense branches, crossed branches, some overgrown branches and branches without light in the inner part. One-year-old branches need to be severely pruned, and strong branches need to be retained. Branches with poor growth need to be pruned, leaving 2-3 buds on each branch, and the buds need to be left facing outwards.

2. During the flowering and fruiting period, pay attention to thinning flowers and fruits, remove late flowers and weak flowers, and after the flowering period, remove the remaining flowers to reduce nutrient loss.

Kumquat Pruning Tips

1. Young kumquat trees should not be pruned too heavily. They need to be pruned lightly. First, cut off the diseased and insect-infested branches, dead branches, and also remove the overgrown branches and suckers. During the peak fruit-bearing period, many new shoots will grow. You can adopt the method of keeping the strong and removing the weak, and cut off some of the green branches.

2. During the peak fruiting period of kumquat trees, it is necessary to cut off the aging branches on the outer edge of the crown to restore its growth. The overgrown branches growing from the main branches can be cut off from the base. The fruiting branches and fruiting mother branches need to be properly thinned out to promote the overall growth of the plant.

Kumquat pruning grows fast

Kumquat trees should not be pruned too heavily, and need to be pruned lightly to remove diseased and insect-infested branches, dead and old branches, overgrown branches and dense branches and leaves. This can promote vigorous growth and benefit later growth.

Kumquat pruning and flowering

If the branches are too long and too many, they will not bloom and bear fruit. You can simply prune the diseased and damaged branches and the overly dense branches, and pinch the flowering branches to reduce nutrient consumption and promote flowering.

Kumquat pruning results in more fruits

Usually kumquats also need to be shaped and budded. When it has not yet taken shape, the side branches can be pruned appropriately, leaving only 3-5 side branches. Moreover, after each pruning during the growing season, the densely growing parts also need to be pruned. This can increase its ornamental value and enable it to bear delicious fruits.

Kumquat pruning precautions

When pruning kumquats, do not prune blindly, otherwise it will hinder the normal growth of the plant. Also, do not let rain, water or fertilizer wet the wound, otherwise it will easily cause the wound to rot. You can spray carbendazim after each pruning to prevent the wound from rotting.