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How to prune wintersweet in summer

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-05 18:57:27
When pruning wintersweet in summer, the longer growing branches should be cut short, and some dry, thin and dense branches should also be cut. There are also branches damaged by diseases and insect pests, which need to be cut off in the first time. The pruning tools used should be disinfected first, so as to avoid bacteria damaging the cutting position of the plant.

I. trimming method

1. Extra long branches: when pruning in summer, it is mainly to prune some branches with longer growth and cut the extra long branches properly. The purpose of doing this is to reduce the loss of nutrients and promote better flowering later

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2. Useless branches: some plants do not grow well, and will have dry, thin and dense branches. For such unhealthy branches, they should also be cut off at this time. The denser branches should be properly thinned.

3. Pest branch: in summer, it is easy to be damaged by pests. Once it is damaged, it should be cut off as soon as possible, and the damaged parts will be cut off. When pruning the diseased branches, be careful not to let the germs infect the pruning mouth.

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2. Precautions

1. The scissors used for trimming should be disinfected first, because after trimming, the plant is very weak and easy to be infected by bacteria, so the trimming tools should be clean enough.

2. After the trimming work, it is necessary to carry out reasonable maintenance, and finally do not let the position of the wound contact with water. Summer climate is sultry and humid. It is easy to get black rot after touching water.

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