1、 Main pruning

1. Topping and coring: Topping and coring is an important step in pruning. When the branches grow to about 20cm, it is necessary to topping and coring in time, remove part of the upper branches and keep two-thirds of the original branches, so as to promote the side branches to grow and the plant shape will become plump

2. Sparse pruning and dense branches: its plants grow vigorously and sprout strongly. It is necessary to deal with the densely growing branches on the plants. First remove the withered and yellow branches. These useless branches can only consume nutrients. Then thinly cut the dense branches to increase the light transmittance

3. Root pruning: because the growth rate of duck foot wood is relatively fast and the root system is relatively developed, it is necessary to change the basin every spring. The roots can be pruned in combination with the basin changing period to remove the old and rotten roots, which can also make the roots glow with vitality and increase the ability of absorbing water and fertilizer

2、 Shape trimming

In addition to the basic pruning, it should also be pruned according to the shape. It is an ornamental plant, and its aesthetics is very important. It can be trimmed into the shape of a pagoda, so that the branches below can grow vigorously and trim gradually upward from the bottom. You can also trim according to your favorite shape to ensure good beauty