The effect of pruning the lotus tree

Pruning the lotus tree can reduce the loss of nutrients, concentrate nutrients to supply strong branches, expand the crown, renew the fruiting branches, and promote flowering and fruiting. Increase the yield and allow it to survive the winter smoothly.

Pruning time of the lotus tree

The first pruning of the lotus tree is in March in the spring, the second time in July, that is, after the last batch of fruits is harvested, and the third time The first pruning is carried out from October to the dormant period. The fruit-bearing trees of lotus mist generally need to be pruned three times a year. Pruning and propagation are more suitable for spring and autumn.

Lianwu tree pruning methods

The main pruning methods of Lianwu tree are short pruning, thinning pruning, retraction pruning, budding and spreading, girdling, branch pulling, and branch bending. etc. Short pruning is to reduce a part of the branches, and thinning is mainly to prune off old branches, diseased branches, weak branches, dense branches, leggy branches, and messy branches.

Senescent trees can be pruned back, bud-cutting is to wipe out the sprouting buds to promote the growth of branches and leaves in all directions, and girdling is to girdle the base of the trunk to catalyze fruit setting. The purpose of pulling branches is mainly to adjust the distance between branches and increase ventilation and light transmittance.

After the lotus is planted, a strong first-level trunk should be left. When the plant is about one meter tall, topping will be carried out to promote the growth of the second-level trunk, and then continue until the plant is about one meter tall. Form a complete opening tree shape.

The lotus tree during the fruiting period can be pruned in spring, summer and winter. Pruning during this period mainly involves pruning off diseased and insect-infested branches, dead branches, old branches, dense branches, leggy branches and straight branches. , drooping branches, crossing branches, weak branches, etc.

Precautions for pruning the lotus tree

Be careful when pruning the lotus tree. Spring pruning can be done earlier, preferably when the branches and leaves are budding. Summer pruning should not be done before flowering. During this period, winter pruning should also be done as early as possible, which will help the lotus tree survive the winter safely. In addition, young trees and poorly growing lotus trees can be lightly pruned, while vigorous trees and old trees should be pruned heavily to reasonably adjust the tree vigor.