When and how to prune the golden sparrow?

Goldfinch pruning time

The pruning of goldfinches is done after the leaves fall in winter or after flowering in spring. The branches can be pruned twice a year, but not too frequently, because excessive pruning will affect the flowering and growth of goldfinches.

Goldfinch pruning

The purpose of pruning golden finch is to cut off the dead branches and retain only the healthy branches, improve the overall appearance of the shrub and ensure its ornamental value. Secondly, trim all the overlong or twisted branches, leaving those straight and useful branches, so that it can grow branches better.

Methods and key points of pruning goldenrod

1. Pruning during flowering period

After flowering, the golden broom needs to be properly pruned. Cutting off the dead branches and leaves, as well as the branches and leaves that affect the appearance, will help reduce nutrient consumption and allow the golden broom to germinate better.

2. Notes

It is best to prune the branches of the golden sparrow when the weather is clear. Be careful to avoid pruning in the rainy season. Use special pruning shears as pruning tools. After pruning, disinfect the wound in time to effectively avoid bacterial infection of the wound.

Because the roots of the goldfinch bonsai grow relatively well, the intertwined appearance of the roots makes the goldfinch highly ornamental, but when the roots grow too densely, we need to prune the roots appropriately, and pay attention to the smoothness of the wound when pruning.