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How to prune Sophora

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-08-21 14:11:28
When the growth of Sophora stops in spring, the curved branches at its top can be cut off. At ordinary times, it is necessary to cut off the old, insect and sick branches in time. In addition, when it grows very luxuriant, it also needs to cut the branches which are too dense.

How to prune Sophora

Sophora for pruning, generally need to do two jobs, one is to cut in time, in spring, after the growth of Sophora stops, you can cut the curved part of the top of Sophora. In addition, for Sophora plants with more than two years old, when they grow in spring, if there is no trunk or the main part is inclined, they need to be cut again. Cut dry, want to begin to build in the main branch of Sophora

Second, need reasonable pruning, in the premise of not affecting the growth of sophora flower trunk, keep more side branches.

Method for pruning Sophora flower

The principle of Sophora pruning

Sophora in the pruning, generally do not trim the level, and close to the level of branches, but let it grow naturally.

The branches that affect the growth of Sophora need to be cut off in time. Other side branches that do not hinder the growth of the main branches of Sophora japonica generally need to be controlled. With the growth, the side branches will gradually become thicker. When the side branches reach one-half of the thickness of the main trunk, they should be cut off in time.

It should be noted that if the branches of Sophora japonica are pruned too late, the wound will not heal easily. Too slant should be cut dry again, cut choose in the beginning of the slant.

Method for pruning Sophora flower

Notes on the pruning of Sophora

General Sophora in the pruning, need to maintain a reasonable density, a reasonable density, can ensure that Sophora can not only meet the needs of photosynthesis, but also to achieve the goal of pruning.

Also, when pruning, we need to prune in time, but we need to avoid excessive pruning.

Points for Attention in Pruning Sophora japonica

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