When to prune Meirenmei and how to prune for the first time

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1. Pruning time

2. First trimming method

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Pruning Meirenmei is generally done in winter and after flowering, and the methods are different at these two different times. In winter, some weak branches, leggy branches and diseased branches that are not growing well are cut off. Pruning after flowering is mainly to prune dry and aging branches to promote the growth of new branches. The first pruning is topping the seedlings when they grow to 40cm.

1. Pruning time

1. Pruning time

1. Winter pruning: When pruning Beauty Plum in winter, the main thing is plastic pruning, and the method is also very simple. The main thing is to cut off some branches that grow crosswise, are infested by diseases and insect pests, and grow relatively long. Newly planted seedlings should be pruned again in winter, not only by thinning out some branches that are not in good growth condition, but also by cutting short branches that are too long.

2. Pruning after flowering: when the beauty plum blossoms have finished blooming Later, proper pruning will allow the flowering branches to grow better. After flowering, cut off the dry and aging branches and cut off 3-4 buds at the base to promote the growth of new branches.

2. The first pruning method

< p>The first pruning of Meirenmei is topping. When the plant grows to about 40cm, cut off the top part. The purpose of this is to control the growth height of the plant, make the axillary buds grow fuller, and suppress the overgrown branches. When pruning, the extent should be controlled. It is best to adjust appropriately according to the growth of Meirenmei. Plants with good growth can be pruned more heavily. If the growth is poor, then pruning must be light.

2. First trimming method

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