How to propagate thousand-year-old trees and how to prune them

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1. How to reproduce

2. How to prune

There are two ways to propagate Millennium Wood. Cuttings are carried out from June to October. Cut a section of branches, remove the lower leaves, and insert them into the sand. Layering should be done in May or June, girdling 20 cm from the top of the main stem, wrapping it with moist moss, and then planting it separately after taking root. Pruning should be done during the growing and dormant periods.

1. How to propagate

1. Cutting method: One of the commonly used propagation methods of thousand-year-old wood. The advantage of cutting is to retain the characteristics of the plant, so there are certain requirements for the original plant, preferably branches and leaves. Strong and free from pests and diseases. The cutting time is usually from June to October. Cut a branch from the top of the plant with a length of 10-15 cm. Remove the lower leaves and insert it into the sand.

2. Layering method: Millennium Wood can also be used Propagation by layering method. The time for layering is generally in May and June. Select a relatively strong main stem and girdle it from the top 20 cm. The width of the girdling is about 1 cm. Then wrap the girdling area with moist moss. It will usually take about 40 days for roots to take root. When the temperature is suitable, they can be separated and planted.

2. How to prune

1. Pruning during the growth period: Pruning of thousand-year-old wood is mainly concentrated in the growth period. At this time, it is easier to recover after pruning and the shape is better. First, cut off the old and weak branches, and then thin the branches appropriately. Pruning should be done from bottom to top to make it look more beautiful.

2. Pruning during the dormant period: At the end of the Millennium Wood During the dormant period, do not prune too heavily, otherwise it will not be conducive to the recovery of growth in the second year. Just prune off the withered and yellowing branches. If the plant grows unevenly, you can also prune off the luxuriant areas.

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