Pruning principle of Meimei

Meimei is more resistant to pruning. Generally speaking, the tree shape of Meimei is natural happy type. The basic rule of pruning is to keep three main branches and three to four side branches for each main branch. The pruning period is divided into winter pruning and post flower pruning. The construction purposes are shaping and cultivation respectively. Of course, there are different pruning methods for Meimei in different growth environments

Different pruning methods of different Meimei

Pruning of field planted plum trees

For ground planted plum trees, pruning can be carried out at the seedling stage, when the plant height is about half a meter. Generally, 3-4 relatively strong branches are reserved and allowed to grow freely. It is Meimei that naturally forms a natural happy shape

For adult trees or old plum trees, we should adhere to the principle of "strong branches and weak pruning, weak branches and strong pruning". Because weak branches and strong cutting can make old trees form bare branches, and then grow new main branches, so as to achieve the effect of rejuvenation

It should be noted that in order to balance different branches, heavy cutting of strong branches and light cutting of weak branches can be carried out and removed appropriately

Pruning old plum pile in pot

This is to reshape and prune the branches after the beauty plum blossom is withered. First, cut off the dead branches and weak branches, and leave 2-3 full buds for short cutting. When cutting short, pay attention to the direction of leaving buds, and when thinning branches, pay attention to straight and oblique

It should be noted that after Meimei sprouts in spring, the buds that are too dense or deviate from the growth direction should be erased in time, and the way of picking the heart can be adopted. More buds can control the growth of madness. When pruning, the strength of pruning should be determined according to the growth of plants

Taboo when pruning Meimei

In addition to these skills of pruning Meimei, we also need to know the precautions during pruning

1. Avoid pruning regardless of tree age

Generally speaking, young trees are suitable for light cutting; Adult trees should pay attention to balance the tree potential, maintain the tree shape, and retract and renew the backbone branches; Old trees keep their trunks renewed, restore their crowns, and get rid of old and shriveled

2. The growth of pruning is not divided

In short, master the principle of "strong light cutting, weak heavy cutting"

3. Avoid pruning regardless of season

Prune the plum blossom immediately after it blooms in early spring; Prune newly planted plum trees properly< span>