How to prune and shape Yunsong

Pine pruning time

Cloud pine can be pruned several times a year. It grows densely in spring and autumn, and many branches appear, which is the best time for pruning. It can also be pruned in winter, mainly because cloud pine is prone to resin secretion after pruning. If it is pruned in winter, the wound will recover quickly.

Pine pruning method

When pruning cloud pine, you should first cut off the useless branches on the plant, and cut off the thin branches, old branches, and overly long branches on the plant. Timely pruning can increase ventilation and light transmission, reduce nutrient consumption, and promote the later growth of cloud pine.

For overly dense branches, you can thin them out appropriately, determine the desired shape, and then tie and pull the branches to improve the overall ornamental value. In addition, pruning is also required after the flowers fade, mainly for plants that do not leave seeds, and the flower stems should be cut off in time to reduce nutrient consumption.

If the cloud pine shows signs of aging and disease, or branches that are not in good growth condition, they also need to be pruned off in time. Pruning can promote the growth of new branches and ensure internal ventilation and light transmission, which is conducive to the healthy growth of the entire plant. In addition, once diseased and insect-infested branches appear, they must be pruned at any time to avoid bacterial infection.