When pruning weeping willows, they are usually pruned into a natural obovate crown, with drooping branches and elegant branches.
In the cultivation of weeping willow, planting time to start pruning
Planting is generally in winter - February, when pruning, the first is to prune the root system, the main root and lateral root are cut short, keep in 3 - 6cm, but those fibrous roots are generally not pruned, keep it.
When pruning branches and leaves, it is mainly to reduce water evaporation, so that it can be transplanted and survive, so when pruning, it is generally relatively large.
When pruning, you can cut most of the branches on the trunk and keep one third
In the cultivation of weeping willow, when it grows to a certain height, it has grown into a big seedling. At this time, it also needs to be pruned to keep the tree shape and plant health.
According to the growth of weeping willow, before the plant starts to germinate every year, cut some branches from the trunk from top to bottom, so as to improve the branching point of the plant.
Secondly, prune and adjust the tree shape at any time during the cultivation period, mainly thinning branches, stretching and pruning the thin and weak branches, disease and pest branches, and elongated branches in the crown, so as to keep the ventilation and light transmission in the crown and form a beautiful crown.
Pay attention to prevent the water from contacting the wound and causing rot when trimming.
In the process of transplanting, appropriate cutting and thinning should be carried out to improve the survival rate.
