Hawthorn pruned tree

When pruning hawthorn, you can choose an open layered shape, a multi branch closed heart shape or a natural open center tree shape. When shaping and trimming, pay attention to adjusting the tree shape of partial crown

Principles of Hawthorn pruning

When pruning young hawthorn trees, the principle is light pruning and more retention, short pruning of upright branches and competitive branches. In the second year, the central trunk is extended and the branch is shortened. The direction of the bud at the cutting mouth is opposite to that of the previous year. This method can correct the deflection of the young tree. The extended branches of the main and side branches should be cut short and leave the outer buds at the opening angle

In the early fruit stage of hawthorn, the extended branches of bone trunk branches at all levels can be shortened, so as to maintain the subordinate relationship and balance the tree potential at the same time. Thinly cut crowded branches and over dense branches, or shrink and transform them into large fruiting branches and thinly cut over dense branches

In the full fruit period of hawthorn, pay attention to ventilation and maintain good light transmission conditions. At this time, it is necessary to short cut the new branches around the crown, strengthen the growth of vegetative branches, and retract and prune the fruiting branch group. In addition, we should also cut off overlapping branches, over dense branches, Cross branches and pest branches. The apex of the big branch is pendulous, which can be slightly retracted, and lateral or oblique branches are selected. When pruning the fruiting branches of hawthorn, they should be cut weak, strong, thin and strong to adjust the density of branch groups. The strong branches in the short cut branch group shall be used as preparatory branches to prevent the phenomenon of large and small years. The long branches can be cultivated into fruiting branch group through short cutting and heart picking in summer

Hawthorn trees over 10 years shall be mainly thinned, and the pest branches, dead branches and over dense disordered branches shall be cut off to keep the crown symmetrical and the branches with appropriate density, which is conducive to ventilation and light transmission