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How to prune plum

Walter White
2020-07-02 19:15:25
After plum blossom, we need to cut off all the dead flowers and dry branches to save nutrients. In its germination stage, the main branch with a length of 20-25cm and the lateral branch with a length of 10-15cm need to be topped to promote branching. Before budding stage, it is necessary to cut the long branches of the plant to promote the growth of flower buds.

I. trimming after flower

After the plum blossom opens, it needs to be pruned. Because it has strong growth ability and is very resistant to pruning, it can be cut a little heavier at this time. Specifically, first of all, cut off all the dead flowers and dry branches on the plant to help it save nutrients. After that, we should cut off some too dense branches to make room for the growth of new branches.

prune plum

Second, sprouting and topping

When it grows new branches, it can be topped. When its main branch grows to 20-25cm, the buds at the top 3-5cm can be cut off. If its lateral branches are less, it can also be removed when its twigs are about 15cm long. This can make it grow more dense

prune plum

3. Pruning before bud

Before the plant can grow buds, it also needs to be pruned. At this time, all the dead branches on it should be cut off, and then the over dense branches on it should be thinned. After that, we need to cut the long branches short. This can significantly inhibit its growth and help it grow more buds.

A pruned plum blossom

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