How to prune hawthorn trees

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1. Winter pruning

2. Spring pruning

3. Summer pruning

4. Autumn pruning

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Hawthorn tree pruning needs vary with the seasons. In winter, the outer dense branches need to be cut off, and some long and drooping old branches need to be cut off. Spring is a supplement to winter pruning, and it needs to be cut appropriately to promote branch growth. Topping and girdling should be carried out in summer to promote the formation of flower buds and preserve the nutrients of the branches. Autumn pruning, like spring pruning, should not be too heavy, so that it can accumulate nutrients for fruiting.

1. Winter pruning

1. Winter pruning

Winter pruning mainly involves cutting off the outer branches, and also pruning the old branches. If the outer branches are too dense, it is easy to get no sunlight inside, causing them to die, so they need to be thinned out. Old branches are often long branches and drooping branches, which have less yield and need to be renewed. Do not use short cuts during winter pruning, otherwise the flower buds will be reduced.

2. Spring pruning

Spring Pruning is a supplement to winter pruning. Pruning should not be too heavy, otherwise it can easily lead to too much nutrient loss. At this time, appropriate short cuts should be made to promote the growth of branches.

3. Summer pruning

Summer When pruning, pay attention to some new branches. If they hinder the internal ventilation and light transmission, they should be cut off in time. At the same time, topping is also done to promote the formation of flower buds. Girdling the auxiliary branches and selecting the girdling location according to the location of the branches can effectively preserve the nutrients on the branches.

4. Autumn pruning

Autumn Pruning is the same as spring pruning, only cutting off some branches and leaves that hinder growth. At this time, nutrients must be accumulated to produce fruit. Excessive pruning will result in fewer and smaller fruits.

2. Spring pruning

3. Summer pruning

4. Autumn pruning

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