How to prune the wood brocade tree? Pruning methods and techniques

When to prune the cycad tree

The best time to prune the wood brocade tree is generally around March and April. After May, the wood brocade tree begins to produce flower buds. Avoid pruning in summer and autumn because this period is its flowering period, and pruning at this time will affect flowering.

Tips for pruning the cycad

1. Cut off dense branches: When pruning, cut off the dense branches on the strong branches. Some branches are very fleshy and small, and have no other function except absorbing nutrients. When pruning, remove them ruthlessly to reduce the loss of nutrients.

2. Cut off overlapping young branches: First prune the main branches. The young branches on the main branch and the overlapping young branches should be cut off as soon as they appear.

3. Cut off the inner horizontal branches: It is recommended to cut off all the inner horizontal branches. The inner horizontal branches growing inside the plant are staggered and horizontal, which greatly affects the growth of the plant and the later flowering, so it is best to cut them all off.

4. Cut off the inner branches: The inner branches also grow inside the plant. Some of the inner branches have certain passages, which can increase the roundness of the plant. Therefore, the inner branches should be pruned appropriately and not completely removed. Leave some strong ones for shaping.

5. Cut off parallel branches: It is enough to keep only one branch of the same shape, and the other one or branches can be cut off directly. The nutrients saved in this way can supply other branches with better growth.

6. Pruning the top: Pruning the top of the wood brocade tree mainly controls the height of the plant. In addition, by cutting off the branches with small spacing sprouting from the top, the height of the plant is controlled, which can improve the ornamental value and avoid the possibility of excessive growth.