Honeysuckle has a strong cold resistance and leaves don't fall all the year round, so it can't be cut too early in winter. But because of its early spring germination, cutting late will cause nutrient loss. Therefore, honeysuckle pruning should be completed during the period from cold to spring.
According to the investigation of honeysuckle high-yield garden, the best shape of tree is evacuation umbrella. The trunk of this tree is thick and upright, the branches are evenly distributed, the ventilation and light transmission are good, the branches are many and strong, the yield is high, and it is easy to manage and pick flowers.
The structure of the tree is: the height of the trunk is about 30cm, the height of the tree is about 1.3m, the main branches are 5-6, and each main branch is cultivated with 2-3 flowering branches.
According to the tree structure above. The main, lateral and flowering branches were selected. Leave a short section of 20-30cm after selection.
First of all, the dead branches and injured branches should be spared, then the transverse branches, Cross branches and slender branches that lose the ability of flowering should be spared.
That is, to renew the flowering branch group. After continuous flowering, the growth potential of the flowering branch group becomes weak, and only a few and small flowers are produced. At this time, it is necessary to cut them from the base 4-5cm or at the lower strong branch to promote new flowering branch group.
After the flowering, the upper part is thin and weak, and the buds are many and weak, so it is difficult to grow good flowering branches. When pruning, it is necessary to cut short from the thick part to promote the development of strong flowering branches. The weak branches should be cut heavily, while the strong branches should be cut lightly. Generally, about one third of the branches should be cut off.
