How to prune wisteria and when to prune it?

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1. Time and method of pruning wisteria

2. Things to note when pruning wisteria

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Summer pruning: In the summer around July, you need to perform a light pruning on the wisteria. Cut off the spent flowers on the plant and cut off the old branches. Winter pruning: Wisteria will enter a dormant period in winter, and all flowers and leaves will fall off. At this time, it needs to be pruned again. Only keep 2-3 buds on each branch, and the rest need to be cut off. In addition, all twigs and side branches that are not growing vigorously on the plant should be cut off.

1. Time and method of pruning wisteria

1. Time and method of pruning wisteria

1. Summer pruning: In summer, around July, the wisteria should be lightly pruned to remove the remaining flowers that have failed to bloom. And prune off old branches. Because it can bloom twice, pruning it after the first bloom can help the plant save nutrients, which is very beneficial to its second bloom.

2. Winter pruning: Wisteria will enter the dormant period in winter. All the flowers and leaves will fall off, so it is very easy to prune the branches. At this time, heavy pruning is required, leaving only 2-3 buds on each branch, and the remaining buds need to be cut off. In addition, all twigs and side branches that are not growing vigorously on the plant should be cut off. This can reduce nutrient consumption and allow the plant to concentrate nutrients on the remaining branches to ensure that enough flowers can bloom.

2. Precautions for pruning wisteria

< p>1. When pruning in summer, if there are flower buds on the plant, be careful not to hurt them. They are fragile and will fall off if touched, so be careful when handling them.

2. After pruning in winter, the plants should be placed in a place with a temperature between 5-10℃. It is in the dormant period at this time. Placing it in such an environment is more conducive to its dormancy, which is very beneficial to its growth and flowering in the coming year.

2. Things to note when pruning wisteria

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