Four seasons pruning

Spring

The temperature rises gradually in spring, and the germination time of Lycium barbarum is also earlier than that of other plants. Due to its slow restoring ability of cutting, it should be kept as long as possible during pruning. It has a high rate of new buds, so it should be trimmed in time. After the first ten days of April, if new buds are found, they can be removed directly, so as to avoid nutrient loss and maintain plant type. At the same time, the excessive growth of its original branches should be restrained

Summer

Summer is the season with the most vigorous growth. We should be prepared to top it from time to time and prepare for the fruits of autumn in advance. In fact, medlar has two fruit periods, one in summer and one in autumn, but there are few results in summer, so there is no need to keep fruit. The length of its branches can be kept within 20cm, and the longer branches can be trimmed reasonably. In the hottest summer, it will also be dormant. At this time, all its leaves can be cut off. This is also the most thorough summary action

Autumn

When the temperature drops slowly in autumn, medlar will begin to grow new buds. At this time, it is necessary to remove the new buds and pick the heart properly, so as to make the fruit grow more evenly. Around the beginning of October, you can move the potted plants to a cool and shady place, which can prolong the appreciation time of their fruits

Winter

In winter, after the fruits and leaves have withered, you can reshape them. At the same time, you should cut off the old, weak, sick and disabled branches. If the density of the whole plant is too high, you can also trim it heartily at this time

Precautions

The branches of medlar are not very solid, so pay attention to the curvature of the branches when pruning