Pruning method of Photinia fraseri

Spherical pruning of Photinia fraseri

Photinia fraseri has a strong ability to grow and develop, and can form a spherical shape if it is not pruned. However, in order to make the shape of Photinia fraseri more beautiful and ornamental, it still needs to be pruned. The best time to prune is once during the growing season and once during the dormant period, which is from May to June and November each year.

Single-pole tree pruning of Photinia fraseri

Before pruning the single-pole tree of Photinia fraseri, you must first select a main trunk, and then retain and remove side branches based on the main trunk, and remove side branches about half a meter from the ground. During pruning, it is important to adjust the crown of the tree in time after each side branch pruning.

Cylindrical pruning of Photinia fraseri

If you want to make Photinia fraseri into a cylindrical shape, you must first have a large enough base to be able to prune it. During the pruning process, you must control the curvature and height of the shape of the Photinia fraseri, so that the trimmed shape will look better. According to professionals, the cylindrical shape of Photinia fraseri requires the largest amount of pruning, but it is also the best-looking one.