How to prune five-needle pine

How to prune five-needle pine branches

Five-needle pine can be pruned during its dormant period from late November to late February of the following year, when the temperature is lower and the impact on the plant is less.

During the growth period of five-needle pine, only terminal buds will emerge, so the pruning should not be too large. When the main trunk grows to a certain height, it is necessary to top it and adjust the plant height. The side branches also need to be pruned. If there are dense branches, diseased branches, old branches, overgrown branches or cross branches, they can be pruned. Dead and yellow leaves also need to be removed to reduce nutrient consumption.

Tips for pruning five-needle pine

The best time to prune five-needle pine is in winter and early spring. Prune the branches and leaves that are not growing well. After pruning, you need to pay attention to the maintenance of the wounds. You can use sealing wax, sticky wood, and adhesive tape to prevent the resin from flowing out.

Pruning of five-needle pine makes it grow faster

When we prune five-needle pine, we cut off all dead branches, weak branches, overcrowded branches, parallel branches, endogenous branches, and various branches that disrupt the tree's vigor, and remove some old leaves to promote growth in the coming year.

Notes on pruning five-needle pine

After the five-needle pine enters the growing season, its pruning should be reduced to avoid affecting the normal growth of the plant. In addition, in order to make it look more beautiful, during daily maintenance, it should also be done by thinning out thin branches or removing some old leaves. Only by pruning the five-needle pine in all directions can a perfect shape be created.