How to prune yew

When to prune yew

Yew trees can generally be pruned during the growing season, from April to October. The pruned branches of yew trees need to be processed first for cuttings, and then directly planted into the cutting soil. Be careful not to expose them to strong light. Spray water two to three times a day. The soil temperature should be kept at 20~30°C.

Yew pruning

When the yew tree grows taller, it needs to be pruned reasonably to control its continued growth height and width, mainly by pinching the more prominent branches. This can promote the sprouting of more side branches and further improve the shape of the plant.

In addition, we can also use the short-cut method for pruning, which can also help control the height of the plant and also promote the sprouting of surrounding side branches.

Moreover, when we prune the yew trees, we must pay attention to the pruning of the dead and thin branches of the plants. If the weak and dead branches at the bottom of the plants are pruned in time, not only can the plants concentrate nutrients for growth, but the bottom of the plants will not appear so messy.

Yew pruning grows fast

If you want the red beans to grow fast, you should pinch the top of the yew tree in spring and remove the buds to prevent too many new buds from growing. For branches that grow too densely on the plant, you should thin out the weaker branches so that it can grow quickly.

Yew pruning flowering

If you want the yew tree to bloom, you need to prune the branches in time, that is, trim off all the bases of the plant's branches. This will help the remaining branches grow better and form flower buds to ensure flowering.

Pruning of yew produces more results

If you want the yew tree to bear more fruits, you need to cut off the overgrown branches and the overly dense branches, reduce nutrient consumption, improve ventilation and light, and you can also pinch the fruiting side branches appropriately to help concentrate nutrients, which is beneficial for flowering and fruiting.

Precautions for pruning yew

When pruning yew trees, the main branches should be prominent, so that the side branches of the plant can be distinguished more clearly from the main branches, which will help form a larger crown in the future and also provide enough space between the branches.

At the same time, branches that have already formed a strong shape do not need to be stimulated to grow too much, just a slight pruning will be enough, while weak branches need to be stimulated to grow faster through heavy pruning.