How to prune red nanmu

When to prune red nanmu

It is generally more appropriate to prune the red nanmu in spring, and the pruned branches can be used for cuttings. Select a healthy branch as a cutting, prepare fluffy and breathable soil, and then insert the branch directly into the soil, compact the soil, and then water it thoroughly.

How to prune the branches of red nanmu

For red nanmu with strong germination, new shoots will grow out quickly. When you see new shoots sprouting, pull them out in time. In the overall maintenance process of red nanmu, pruning is to inhibit the elongation of the plant's branches and leaves, promote the germination of axillary buds, increase the number of branches, and make the crown of the tree dense and full.

When pruning, first remove overlapping branches, crossed branches, drooping weak branches, and axillary branches. Pay attention to the distribution of tall and short branches when pruning the tree. You can prune according to the shape and style of the plant.

Pruning tips for red nanmu

In order to maintain the shape of the red nanmu, it needs to be pruned several times a year, leaving only one round of new leaves each time, so as to keep the crown width of the branches basically unchanged. In addition, the red nanmu can be heavily pruned every 1-2 years, mainly to thin out some thin branches and weak branches on the plant and reduce the crown width of the branches.

Pruning red nanmu grows fast

If you want the red nanmu to grow fast, the buds that will affect the later shape can be removed according to the principles of strength, density, etc., to ensure that too little nutrients are consumed, and to facilitate ventilation and light transmission to promote the development of branches and leaves of the red nanmu stump.

Things to note when pruning red nanmu

The best time to heavy-prune red nanmu is during the high temperature and high humidity rainy season or before the leaves sprout in spring. At the same time, the plants must be strong and growing well. Another thing to note is that you cannot heavy-prune part of the same plant and lightly pruned another part, otherwise it will cause the red nanmu branches to shrink.