How to prune the couple crabapple

Trim Objects

For the couple crabapple, the main pruning that needs to be done after the flowering period is the pruning of the crossed flower branches, inner branches and overgrown branches.

Specific operations

When pruning, you first need to observe whether the overall distribution structure of the plant is neat and beautiful.

Then, first remove the diseased branches and extended branches, and prune the branches that affect the beauty of the tree shape. This will make the couple crabapple grow more luxuriantly.

After the overall effect of the couple crabapple is achieved, more detailed pruning should be carried out. When pruning, carefully check what was missed before, and make sure the flower branches of the plant do not affect each other's growth before further pruning.

In general, each main branch and side branch of the plant should be pruned specifically. During the whole process, we should follow the principle of keeping the strong and removing the weak. We should keep relatively strong branches, remove weak and diseased branches, choose to keep the outer branches, and prune the inner branches.

Post-cut maintenance

After pruning the plant, you need to be more careful in maintenance. Always keep the soil in the pot moist. In the hot summer, you can place a basin of water around it or spray water. Such an environment is more conducive to the growth of crabapples, but at the same time, you must pay attention to prevent water accumulation and root rot.

Precautions

The couple crabapple is resistant to pruning. The best time for pruning is recommended to be in late spring or when the flowers are dormant, so as not to affect their growth. In addition, when growing the couple crabapple, it is important to note that it is not advisable to apply fertilizer during the special periods of winter and summer.