When is the best time to prune dry plum branches?

Pruning of dry plum branches

Pruning dry-branch plum trees can reduce the loss of nutrients, cause them to sprout new branches, increase the number of flowering branches, and produce more flowers. It is also beneficial for the branches to spread out evenly, thus improving the ornamental value of the plant.

Dry plum pruning time

There is no fixed time for pruning dry-branch plum trees. Pruning can be done all year round. There is no clear regulation on the number of pruning times, and pruning needs to be done multiple times.

Pruning method of dry branch plum

1. The pruning of dry-branch plum mainly includes heavy pruning, medium pruning, light pruning and pinching. The knife used should be sharp and the incision should be smooth. The cut can be coated with wax to prevent rot. When pruning, pay attention to selecting buds that grow outward.

2. When the dry-branch plum grows to a certain stage, it is necessary to do the work of pinching. The advantage of the top can be removed to make it sprout more side branches. The plant will be short, strong and beautiful, with luxuriant branches and leaves, and the number of flowers will increase. The flowering period can also be extended. After the flowering period, the remaining flowers should be pruned in time to facilitate the remaining flower heads to bloom more vigorously.

3. Dry-branch plums need to be pruned during their growth period, and both thinning and pruning should be emphasized. For annual branches that have already bloomed, retain 2-3 buds on the stem and cut off the rest to promote the growth of side branches. At the same time, remove overgrown branches, crossed branches and diseased branches.

4. For dry-branch plum trees whose flowers bloom on two-year-old branches, light pruning can be done. Generally, you only need to prune the overgrown and redundant side branches, and prune the diseased and damaged branches. You can make them into umbrella shapes, pagoda shapes, etc. according to your preferences and the actual growth situation of the plants.

Precautions for pruning dry branch plum

The flower shape of the dry-branch plum potted plant needs to be modified. When the branches are dense, they need to be pruned in time, cutting off the old branches, dead branches, diseased branches and messy branches at the bottom of the plant to promote the growth of side branches and make the shape of the potted plant more beautiful.