How to prune weeping willow

Weeping willow tree shape

When pruning weeping willows, they are generally trimmed into a natural inverted oval crown with drooping branches, which is very elegant.

Planting and pruning of weeping willow

When growing weeping willows, pruning should begin when they are planted.

Planting is usually done in winter - February. At this time, the first thing to do is to prune the root system. Cut the main root and lateral roots short, keeping them at 3-6cm. However, the fibrous roots generally do not need to be trimmed and can be retained.

When pruning branches and leaves, the main purpose is to reduce water evaporation so that the plant can survive after transplanting, so the pruning is generally quite large.

When pruning, you can cut off most of the branches on the main trunk and keep one third.

Pruning of large weeping willow seedlings

When growing weeping willows, wait until they grow to a certain height and become large seedlings, then they should be pruned to maintain the shape of the tree and the health of the plant.

According to the growth of weeping willow, before the plant begins to sprout every year, some branches are cut from the main trunk from top to bottom, which can increase the branching points of the plant.

Secondly, pruning should be carried out at any time during the breeding period to adjust the tree shape. The main thing is to thin out the branches, prune the thin branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and overgrown branches in the crown, maintain ventilation and light transmission in the crown, and form a beautiful crown.

When pruning, be careful to prevent water from coming into contact with the wound and causing rot.

When transplanting, appropriate pruning and thinning should be carried out to improve the survival rate.