How to prune the branches and leaves of five-petal plum and the pruning time and method diagram

Five-petal plum is suitable for pruning in summer. When pruning five-color plum in summer, try to pinch the core once a month and cut off part of the dense branches on the plant to improve the air permeability and light permeability between the branches to prevent the five-color plum from developing diseases and pests in an environment with high temperature and poor air permeability.

We can also prune the five-petal plum in autumn, cut off the excessive side branches on the five-petal plum, then shorten the branches grown on the plant that year, and then cut off the dense branches, weak branches, dead branches and diseased branches to avoid unnecessary nutrient consumption, so that the five-petal plum can survive the winter smoothly.

Method of pruning branches and leaves of five-petal plum

When pruning the five-petal plum, you should first cut off the useless branches on the plant, including the weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, old branches and other useless branches on the plant. Timely cutting can increase the ventilation and light transmission of the five-petal plum, reduce nutrient consumption and promote later growth.

For branches that grow too densely, you can thin them out appropriately, or you can tie and pull the branches according to the desired shape, and combine it with appropriate pruning.

Notes on pruning five-petal plum

The five-petal plum likes a well-lit environment. Pay attention to letting it bask in the sun more often to ensure sufficient light. However, the light in summer is too strong, so move it to a shaded place in time and avoid exposure to the sun. It has a relatively large demand for water during its growth season, so water it frequently to keep the soil moist. In addition, be aware that it is poisonous, so keep it away from children and pets when placing it.