How to prune gorse

When to prune gorse

Broom is generally pruned after leaf fall in winter, after flowering in spring, and during its vigorous growth period. The pruned branches can be used for cuttings. Branches with strong growth, thick branches, and no diseases or insect pests can be cut into 10-15cm long at 45 degrees and quickly disinfected with potassium permanganate solution.

Prepare black fine sand or sandy fertile soil as the substrate, pour it with unpolluted clean water before cutting, and then spray it with carbendazim solution for disinfection, then place the branches with a slope of 10-15 degrees in the small ditch, compact the covering soil, and water it in time.

How to prune gorse

When to prune : Start pruning broom bushes in mid- and late summer, after the gorse flowers have bloomed and faded. After pruning, the leaves will change color normally in the fall, but they will not bloom until the following spring.

Pruning tasks : Prune away dead and dying branches from the gorse plant. Pruning damaged branches will allow it to restore healthy growth, leaving only those branches that are straight and necessary.

Number of pruning times : If there are extra branches on the plant, it will make the plant look unhealthy or untidy, so it also needs to be pruned in time, but do not cut off more than a quarter of the branch length at a time to avoid causing destructive damage to the plant.

Tips for pruning gorse

It is important to pay attention to timely pruning of branches and leaves of broom. Usually, the withered branches should be pruned off in spring, and the weak and diseased branches should also be pruned off. In winter, it is important to prune the long branches after the leaves fall to avoid insufficient nutrient supply or poor growth of the broom.

Tips for pruning gorse

Do not wait until late winter or early spring to prune gorse as this may prevent spring flowering, and never prune just the growing tips on gorse, which will result in dense growth that blocks the flow of light and air.