How to prune five-color plum

When is the best time to prune the five-color plum?

Generally speaking, it is best to prune the five-color plum in March-April and September-October, because March-April is the time when the five-color plum is about to enter its vigorous growth period, and its new buds will sprout in large numbers. Removing some branches and buds can prevent it from growing too fast.

How to prune the branches of five-color plum

Seedling stage : Because the growth of the five-color plum is very mixed and it is easy to lean to one side or the other, it needs to be topped when it grows to about 10 cm in the seedling stage. This will make the plant fuller and fuller.

Growth stage : The five-color plum is in the growth stage at this time, and some branches have entered the maturity stage. At this time, the branches should be thinned and cut short. The densely growing, crossed, and weak branches should be removed. Some diseased and insect-infested branches should be removed from the base to prevent them from affecting other healthy branches.

Flower withering stage : The five-color plum usually blooms from May to October. After the flowers wither, the remaining flowers should be removed in time to prevent the consumption of excess nutrients, and the overly long young branches should also be shortened.

Pruning techniques for five-color plum

When the five-color plum seedlings grow to 10 cm in height, they can be pruned, leaving 3-5 branches as the main branches and removing the buds on the top. This can control the height of the plant and promote the sprouting of side branches from the base, which is the most effective way to prevent steep growth.

Pruning is necessary for flowering: Thin out the branches of the five-color plum and cut them short. Remove the densely growing, crossed, and weak branches, and remove some diseased and insect-infested branches from the base to facilitate flowering.

Precautions for pruning five-color plum

The top branches pinched off during the seedling stage of the five-color plum can be left for cuttings. Although most of them are weak branches, there is a success rate.