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How to prune the Babao tree

Last Update ：2024.12.28

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Pruning should be done frequently during the maintenance period, especially during the seedling stage, the trunk should be topping many times, so that more branches can sprout and the plant shape will be more beautiful. You can also top newly grown branches in the later stage, which is beneficial to growth and will make the plant more plump. In addition, dead branches, diseased branches and yellowed leaves should be cut off in time to save nutrients. Pay attention to disinfecting the scissors when pruning, and cut lightly every time, otherwise it will affect growth.

1. Trunk topping

1. Trunk topping

During the maintenance period, pruning should be frequent, especially in the seedling stage. The trunk should be topping multiple times, which can promote the plant to grow more branches and leaves, and can grow quickly, and the plant The shape will also be fuller and more beautiful. The specific number of toppings depends on personal preference. If you feel that it is already very plump, you can stop.

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2. New branch topping

As As it grows later, it can be pruned again according to preference. Topping the newly grown branches. Multiple topping can grow more new branches and promote the growth of the whole plant. The specific number of pruning times can also be determined according to personal preferences.

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3. Prune branches and leaves

More After the first topping process, the plant shape is basically formed. However, you should also pay attention to promptly pruning dead branches, diseased branches and yellowing leaves. This can not only save nutrients, but also make the overall column shape more beautiful. In addition, if you find any excessive growth, you should prune it in time and shorten the excessive branches.

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IV. Precautions

Pruning Be careful to use sterile scissors when cutting to avoid wound infection. Every time you cut, you should cut lightly, and you should pay attention to changing the position frequently and not fixing it in one place. Heavy cutting will affect the normal growth.