When and How to Prune Apricot Trees
Last Update ：2024.12.12
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Almond trees can be pruned in all seasons of the year. Pruning is more suitable in May and June, and it is also suitable in winter. At different stages of growth, the aspects of pruning are different. Weaker saplings need to be shortened, and overly dense branches and thin branches should be cut off to retain strong branches. During the fruit expansion period, the new shoots are topping multiple times to increase the fruit setting rate. At the fruiting stage, weak branches and side branches need to be retracted. During the senescence period, leave the strong branches and prune the side buds.
1. Pruning time
1. Pruning time
Almond trees grow vigorously and can be pruned in four seasons of the year, but the emphasis is on different aspects. Pruning is more appropriate between May and June, which can benefit later growth. There is another pruning time in winter, and there is also a period in winter when the growth rate is relatively slow and has less impact on the plant itself.
2. Pruning method
1 . Sapling stage: For saplings with weak growth, it is necessary to cut short and remove the overly dense branches and thin branches to retain the strong branches. Through pruning, nutrient consumption can be reduced, nutrients can be accumulated, and subsequent growth can be ensured.
2. Fruit expansion period: Pruning during this period is mainly to increase the fruit setting rate. The new shoots need to be topping multiple times to improve light transmittance.
3. Fruiting period: When it comes to the fruiting period, you need Prune according to the specific conditions of the branches to ensure strong branches. Retract weak branches and side branches at this location to restore the growing stones and promote the production of strong branches to achieve the purpose of increasing production.
4. Senescence period: Pruning mainly involves leaving the strong branches, pruning the side buds, and performing plastic pruning in winter.
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