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How to trim swallow's paw into umbrella shape

Skyler White
2020-07-16 09:12:08
If swallow paws want to be cut into umbrella shape, they should choose proper pruning tools, timing and environment, usually wait until the crown is formed, and leave six trigeminal heads on it. We need to let the twigs grow naturally and maintain them carefully. We need to be more careful when pruning and choose certain pruning techniques.

I. trimming tools

Its branches and buds present lignification, so when pruning, we must choose special pruning tools, and before pruning, we should disinfect the pruning scissors to prevent the plants from infecting the pathogens and causing diseases.

Second, pruning time and environment

Its ornamental effect is very good, even in the state of natural growth. But in order to prune it into umbrella shape, first of all, when the crown of the tree is formed, leave six trigeminal heads on it, and build the skeleton part, so that it can be made into umbrella shape later. In addition, when pruning, choose a relatively clean and dry environment, never prune in a wet place. And also choose a sunny day, can be carried out in the morning or afternoon, so that it will not be affected by the moisture to allow the invasion of bacteria, or slow wound recovery.

III. maintenance after trimming

After the umbrella shaped skeleton is built, its seedlings can grow naturally, and it can be carefully maintained, not watered too much, and then it can grow into an umbrella shaped posture after a period of time

IV. precautions

Pruning is actually a process of self mutilation, but in order to make it grow the desired shape, sometimes we have to work hard. But sometimes pruning can also play a good role, such as stimulating its better growth, toward the desired shape to grow. So it is the same to trim it to umbrella shape. We must choose a reasonable way to trim it so as not to hurt the plant.

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