How to prune persimmon trees to achieve the best yield

If the persimmon tree is pruned properly, its yield will increase. If it is not pruned regularly, it will only produce fruit on the periphery and will also suffer from the serious phenomenon of alternate bearing of fruits.

Persimmon tree pruning method

Persimmon trees can be pruned in the spring of each year, and the specific time for pruning is from March to April. The climate at this time is suitable. Pruning can promote the healthy growth of the plants, enhance the tree vigor, and help the persimmon trees to produce high yields. In addition, pruning can also be done after September each year.

Pruning persimmon trees is relatively simple. Just prune the dry, old, weak, and overgrown branches. After the trees bear fruit, you can prune the fruit-bearing branches appropriately.

Persimmon tree pruning precautions

1. Pruning of long branches:

Note that leggy branches are generally pruned off in summer. If they are not pruned in time in summer, they should be pruned in winter, generally from the base. If the removed part feels empty, you can leave branches 20-30 cm in length to encourage new branches to become fruiting branches.

2. Pruning of growing branches:

Note that there are some thin branches in the crown of the persimmon tree, which should be thinned out in winter. Most of the growing branches are good fruiting mother branches, which should be shortened by about one-third depending on their growth conditions.

3. Pruning of fruiting branches:

When pruning, you should pay attention to treating the plants differently depending on their growth potential. Keep the good ones, remove the poor ones, or keep about 5 buds for renewal.