How to prune Longyou plum

How to prune the branches of Longyou plum

Under normal circumstances, Longyou plum can be pruned after the winter solstice. The temperature at this time is conducive to wound healing and has little impact on the plant.

Especially after the Longyou plum blooms during the Spring Festival, it is necessary to do a good job of thinning and pruning, and cut off the overgrown branches, old branches, weak branches, overlapping branches, crossed branches and diseased and insect-infested branches from the base.

Method : Prepare a pair of gardening shears and cut off the dead branches and leaves of the flowers as well as the diseased and insect-infested branches.

Pruning techniques for Longyou plum

The new side branches of Longyou plum will produce flower buds and need to be pruned in winter, but only about 10 cm is needed.

When the height of Longyoumei is over 20 cm, it is necessary to top it and adjust the height of the plant. When the new branches grow to 15 cm, pinch them to promote the growth of side branches.

Longyou plum pruning and flowering

If you want more flowers, you can prune the sprouting branches in the year when the flower buds are formed to promote the growth of more new branches. When there are many flower buds, you should do a good job of thinning the buds.

Precautions for pruning Longyou plum

The scissors used for pruning should be sharp, and it is best to use a new utility knife so that the flower branches can be cut off quickly without excessive wear of the branches. Do not water the plant after pruning to prevent the wound from rotting, which will also affect the growth of Longyoumei.