1、 Pruning time

Apricot trees grow vigorously and can be pruned in four seasons of the year, but they focus on different aspects. Pruning from May to June is more appropriate, which can be conducive to later growth. Another pruning time is in winter, and another time period is in winter. The growth speed is relatively slow, which has little impact on the plant itself

2、 Pruning method

1. Young tree stage: for young trees with weak growth, it is necessary to cut short, cut off the over dense branches and thin and weak branches, and retain the strong branches. Pruning can reduce the consumption of nutrients, promote the accumulation of nutrients and ensure the growth in the later stage

2. Fruit expansion period: pruning in this period is mainly to improve the fruit setting rate. It is necessary to pick the heart of the new shoot for many times to improve the light transmittance

3. Full fruiting period: in full fruiting period, pruning shall be carried out according to the specific conditions of branches to ensure strong branches. The weak branches and side branches shall be retracted at this part to restore the growing stones, promote them to produce strong branches and achieve the purpose of increasing production

4. Aging period: pruning is mainly to leave the strong branches, prune the lateral buds, and conduct plastic pruning in winter