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How to prune Seabuckthorn

Skyler White
2020-08-04 15:08:25
Hippophae rhamnoides, as a kind of tree with high economic value, is often planted in large quantities. Since it is necessary to prune the branches when planting, how to prune the branches of Hippophae rhamnoides and what should be paid attention to when pruning?

Pruning of young Seabuckthorn trees

pruning of young Seabuckthorn trees

There are two main shapes of young tree pruning, one is to make it show the shape of shrub, without trunk, which can promote the germination of lateral branches. When pruning, it should be noted that in the first few years, some dead branches and dead branches are cut off, and the branches that affect the growth of Hippophae rhamnoides are removed while maintaining the original shape as much as possible. Later, Hippophae rhamnoides can basically survive by itself, which is equivalent to having a certain ability of independent life, not only can it. The second is to prune the Seabuckthorn into a trunk shape. In this way, the main branches of the Seabuckthorn are cut off. In this way, the main branches are kept. This kind of pruning method is mainly aimed at the barren land. Keeping the main branches in the barren soil can make the Seabuckthorn grow well and improve its vitality.

pruning of young Seabuckthorn trees

Pruning of mature Seabuckthorn trees

The pruning of mature trees can be done not only in winter but also in spring. Because they have the ability of independent growth, there is no great requirement for the pruning period. When pruning, long branches, sagging branches, dry and dead branches and so on are mainly cut off. At this time, the purpose of pruning is to stabilize the crown. The shape is determined according to one's own preference. It can be dominated by the trunk, or in the state of shrub or other floating branches, etc. it can also be properly handled during the modeling.

Pruning of mature seabuckthorn tree

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