How to prune the Welcoming Pine

When to prune the Welcoming Pine

It is suitable to prune the Welcoming Pine from December to March of the following year, because the growth rate of the plant is slower at this time. If it is pruned at this time, it can reduce damage to it.

When taking cuttings of the Welcoming Pine, choose one-year-old, fully lignified branches, cut them into 5-10 cm cuttings. The upper incision can be slightly tilted, and the lower incision should be cut flat. Then insert them obliquely into the substrate, with a depth of 1/2 of the cutting, leaving 1-2 side buds on it. Make holes with a wooden stick or bamboo stick before insertion. Water them when necessary and keep them in a cool place for maintenance.

Pruning the Welcoming Pine

When the normal leaves of the Welcoming Pine grow to 8 to 18 cm, it is necessary to control the needles to about 6 to 8 cm through measures such as picking buds and reducing water, so picking buds is the main method.

Pruning techniques for the welcoming pine

When pruning the Welcoming Pine, you can tie and bend it according to its length. According to the needs of the shape, you should also retain some dead branches to show the old posture of the plant.

Every spring, new buds of the Welcoming Pine begin to grow. The terminal buds need to be removed before needles grow out. You can also wipe out all the winter buds, which is very effective in removing the terminal buds.

Precautions for pruning the Welcoming Pine

When caring for the Welcoming Pine, you need to pay attention to forcing buds during the growth period and topping the plants during the budding period. Especially potted plants should be pruned regularly to maintain their ornamental value.